Is anyone going to buy Sears’ rebranding?
After spending decades on a downward spiral, Sears is looking to make a brand new start. The big question is will anyone buy it? What do you think of the new Sears logo and tagline?
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Will Farmstead’s ‘Smart Shopping List’ give it an edge in online grocery competition?
Farmstead has introduced a Smart Shopping List feature designed to predict what products customers need. What do you think of Farmstead’s use of AI and machine technology to help customers develop their grocery shopping lists and explore new items?
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Trump is deaf to retailers on tariffs
The decision to go ahead with the tariff increase follows a campaign by retailers and others to convince Mr. Trump that a trade war with China is paid for by American consumers and businesses. That campaign, however, has fallen on deaf ears. Will a continuing impasse with China over trade significantly hurt the U.S. economy?
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Are machine learning and AI the path to enhanced personalization?
Two recent surveys from Evergage and Arm Treasure Data have found that marketers are increasingly hoping that artificial intelligence can take personalization to another level. What are the advantages and shortcomings of using machine learning/algorithmic approaches for personalization?
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Will Schick parent’s acquisition of Harry’s create a ‘next-generation consumer products platform’?
Edgewell, the parent company of Schick and Wilkinson razors, Edge shaving gel, Playtex and other personal care brands, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Harry’s in a cash and stock deal that values Harry’s at $1.37 billion. Will the Edgewell/Harry’s deal create a stronger single company from the two?
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Sainsbury’s plans Amazon-style online grocery marketplace
U.K. grocer Sainsbury’s has observed Amazon.com’s success with a third-party marketplace and plans to launch one of its own aimed at grocery shoppers. Will grocers including Sainsbury’s and Albertsons be helped or hurt over time as a result of operating online marketplaces?
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Will Walmart’s new online pet pharmacy and vet clinics draw more pet parents?
Walmart has announced the launch of WalmartPetRX.com, an online pharmacy for dogs, cats and other animals. How long do you think it will take for Walmart to become a major retail supplier of pet prescription medicines with its new online pharmacy and expanded selection in stores?
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Angela Ahrendts talks about lessons learned at Apple
In a recent interview, Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry and then head of Apple’s retail business, discussed her career journey and the role that intuition has played in her decision-making in business. What do you think are the most valuable insights shared by Angela Ahrendts by her experience at Apple?
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What can we learn from the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play recall?
In mid-April, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price issued a voluntary recall of a product linked to the deaths of 32 infants since 2009. What took so long? Where do you see the oversights or faults that led to the tragedies surrounding Fisher-Price’s Rock ’n Play Sleeper?
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Will a buyer step up for Lord & Taylor?
Lord & Taylor may have survived as a business for nearly two centuries, but the retailer hasn’t thrived for decades. Now, it’s up for sale. Do you think Lord & Taylor will generate a lot of interest as a possible acquisition for other retailers or investment firms?
