Why wait? Amazon.com announced today that “Black Friday-worthy deals” are available right now on its site. How do you expect the dueling sales promotions to play out between Amazon and the largest retail chains this holiday season?
JCPenney plans to replace its Sephora in-store beauty shops with a broad focus on inclusivity, including across price points. What do you think of JCPenney’s plans for its post-Sephora beauty departments?
HomeGoods, founded in 1992 and now with 846 locations, has launched an e-commerce offering for the first time. Does e-commerce make sense for off-price selling in the home category?
There was a time when it was not unheard of for lower-level retail employees to think about moving up in the company. Now, more often than not, they think of moving out and on to something different. What can the retail industry do to turn around the perception that working in retail is not a “real job”?
A new university study finds using “gain language,” or highlighting positive possible outcomes, works better at encouraging people to go green than “loss language,” or highlighting negative potential outcomes. What personally persuades you and, conversely, dissuades you to go green when buying a product?
Sweaty Betty’s digital-first multi-channel strategy is helping the U.K-based women’s activewear brand to “grow quite quickly in multiple markets at the same time,” according to Julia Straus, CEO. To what extent has the pandemic accelerated and proven out the digital-first approach for retail?
While the escalating costs of sending goods across the ocean have created headlines, continued rate hikes and fees from FedEx and UPS are more quietly continuing to increase the cost of last-mile delivery. Are the climbing rates and fees from shipping carriers a temporary or long-term problem for online sellers and e-commerce profitability?
Dollar Tree has decided that it can’t hold the line on its dollar pricing any longer. The retailer made known on Tuesday that it plans to raise prices on select items to $1.25 and $1.50. What are the keys to successfully raising prices when selling to a value-driven customer base?
Target announced yesterday that it will kick off its Christmas promotions on Sunday, October 10. The retailer is looking to cash in on the opportunity created by earlier shopping trends this year as supply chain disruptions and product shortages have become daily news. What do you see as Target’s strengths heading into the holiday season?
With the 2021 holiday season approaching, Walmart has announced the end of its layaway option. The program is being replaced with a buy now, pay later financing service. What do you see as the major benefits of buy now, pay later programs for retail operations?
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