Will Black Friday 2025 Reveal Any New Trends to Retailers?
Black Friday and other early holiday sales events, like Cyber Monday, could be a bit different this year. Will survey data hold?
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Should In-Store Robots Resemble Humans?
The idea of robots working in service and retail roles isn’t a new one, but it is an emerging reality. Will it work?
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Should Walmart Continue its Physical Home Catalog Experiment?
Walmart has tested the waters in a return to direct-mailed physical product catalogs. Should it continue with this experiment next season?
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How Can Brands Avoid ‘Woke’ Accusations in Supporting Social Causes?
Many companies, including Target and others, have been accused of being ‘woke.’ How can brands avoid this characterization, or should they?
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Will Saks’ Top Seller Program Empower Sales Associates?
Saks’ new top seller program seeks to empower sales associates. Will this approach pay dividends?
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Is Bentonville the New Retail Innovation Capital? A Conversation with Are Traasdahl, Founder of Crisp
Could Bentonville be the new retail innovation capital? Are Traasdalh says “yes.”
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Has Refundly Solved Online Return Refund Transparency?
Refundly is making a claim to simplify your online returns. Has it solved a pressing problem or not?
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Is JCPenney Wise To Center Frugality This Holiday Season?
JCPenney is firmly zeroed in on advancing value proposition as central to its holiday ad campaign. Will this pay off?
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Will Rationalizing its Corporate Workforce Quicken Target’s Recovery?
Target is slashing corporate jobs and declining to fill previously open positions. What are the motives and will the move play out as expected?
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Are Commissaries an Up-and-Coming C-Store Secret Weapon?
Some c-stores are investing in sprawling commissaries to enhance their food service game. Should more convenience store chains follow suit?
