Some of the most headline-grabbing retail technology is just the kind of stuff that retailers are hesitating to adopt, according to a new survey. Robots, drones, beacons and facial recognition have thus far been adopted by fewer than 10 percent of retailers. Are retailers wise to be cautious about investing in cutting-edge technologies?
Integrated sections, in-store signage and informed staff are three ways sales of better-for-you products can be maximized inside grocery stores. Should the in-store merchandising and selling of better-for-you foods in grocery stores differ from conventional foods?
Chewy, which was spun off by PetSmart to pursue its IPO in June, does not currently appear to be moving into brick and mortar retail. The e-tailer, at least for now, is bucking a trend that has seen more and more consumer direct brands and retailers opening stores. Is Chewy.com on a path to becoming profitable?
The draw of experiential retailers and entertainment destinations like movie theaters has not been sufficient to reverse the declines in mall traffic in the U.S.. And yet malls in other countries prove they can stay vital by maintaining a sense of community. How can malls in the U.S. get their communities back?
During the past five Christmas seasons, sales have been “up one year and down the next.” The ups, just like a bouncing ball, however, have been “lower and lower.” So, how high will the retail sales ball bounce this year?
Barnes & Noble College sees itself as more than a just a bookstore for the millions of students, educators and others it serves. The company has found that serving its core Gen Z customers requires different approaches than those that worked with the generation(s) that preceded them. What do you think are the keys to attracting and keeping Gen Z consumers as customers?
“What online-only company is really profitable? Basically none of them. That’s this dirty secret, ” said Everlane CEO Michael Preysman last week to explain why Everlane is opening stores. What are the biggest profitability hurdles for online retailers?
J.C. Penney is rolling out a St. John’s Bay Outdoor lifestyle collection as well as in-store departments in select stores to be called the Outdoor Shop. Does outdoors represent a viable sales opportunity for department stores?
Macy’s Inc. announced an extensive initiative to drive diversity and inclusion across its ranks, concerning not only employees but consumers and other external stakeholders. What advantages might Macy’s gain in the marketplace, if it is successful in implementing its plan?
Whole Foods has decided that employees working under 30 hours a week will no longer be eligible to participate in its medical benefits program. Will the decision by Whole Foods to cut medical benefits for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week hurt the chain’s reputation as an employer?
