Teamsters UPS Strike Reaches Agreement & Sets a New Precedent
The Teamsters UPS strike has been averted…for now. Should Amazon be worried about the Teamsters victory with UPS?
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Comic-Con International Conquers San Diego
Comic-Con International is the single largest contributor to San Diego’s economy, but this year’s event was impacted by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. How well did brands respond to a (mostly) unexpected and last-minute change for Comic-Con this year?
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Can a Leadership Shakeup Breathe New Life Into Gap?
Gap is revamping its senior leadership with timely appointments to the president and CEO roles at both Gap and Athleta slated for August. While Dickson and Blakeslee have proven track records, will two executives be enough to turn around the fortunes of a company the size of Gap?
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Will the World Cup Further Elevate Women’s Sports Marketing?
FIFA’s Women’s World Cup recently sold out its sponsorship packages, with its partners for the event vaulting 150% from 12 in 2019 to 30 this year. Is women’s sports sponsorships and marketing still an underserved opportunity for brands and retailers?
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Is Gen Z Significantly Influencing Older Generation Purchases?
Marketers target Gen Zers as a buying audience (despite their lack of wealth, at least in the U.S.), but this cohort can also have knock-on effects in influencing how others shop. Does it make sense that Gen Z is heavily influencing the shopping tendencies of older generations?
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Are Fashion Brands’ Recycling Schemes Misleading Consumers?
Clothing waste has become an unrelenting villain in the war for sustainability. Should there be more preventative measures taken to ensure that clothing is being reused?
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Will Renewed Student Loan Payments Dampen the Holiday Spirit?
October’s resumption of student loan payments suspended during COVID could weigh on holiday results as affected consumers find an average of $300 added to their monthly expenses. Does the resumption of student loan payments create opportunities for savvy retailers that can communicate well with affected consumers?
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Can Retail Beat the Heat?
Studies have shown that climate change is making heat waves more frequent and more severe. Worker risks include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and dehydration. What are some obvious and less obvious ways retailers can protect workers from heat-related illnesses?
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Have Private Labels Like On 34th Become More Important for Macy’s?
Macy’s launched a new private brand, the “On 34th” women’s collection, as part of an extensive “reimagination” of its in-house brand portfolio that will run through 2025. How important is building a strong private label portfolio to Macy’s success?
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David’s Bridal Emerges From Bankruptcy With a New Owner
David’s Bridal will get a new lease on life now that CION Investment Corporation has closed its bankruptcy court-approved transaction to acquire the ailing wedding retailer, narrowly avoiding liquidation. How does David’s Bridal need to change its ongoing operations in order to avoid a third bankruptcy filing?
