One analyst views FedEx’s decision not to renew its Express domestic contract with Amazon.com as “…a watershed moment for the parcel industry…” Does FedEx’s decision not to renew its Express U.S. domestic contract with Amazon point to better opportunities for other retailers?
First, Barnes & Noble agreed to be acquired by hedge fund Elliott Management. Now, however, the book distributor, Readerlink is seeking to raise financing to make its own bid. Would Barnes & Noble under the ownership of either Elliott or Readerlink be more likely to succeed than under current management?
Kroger is the latest major retail chain attempting to cash in on the CBD (cannabidiol) products rush. Do you think most major retailers will soon begin stocking personal care products with CBD as an ingredient?
Amazon.com has launched a new program with Synchrony which is designed to help people who have no credit history or want to rebuild their credit scores do so responsibly. Do you think a large number of people with bad credit or no credit will be attracted to the Amazon Prime Store Credit Card Builder program?
Nestlé U.S. announced last month that it was ending its DSD (direct store delivery) program for for some brands in a supply model that seems to be about to disappear outside of bread, soda and beer. How would you rate the pros and cons of DSD for vendors as well as for stores?
Amazon Restaurants, the e-tail giant’s restaurant delivery service launched in 2015, will not deliver any more meals after June 24, GeekWire reports. Do you think the latest news means that Amazon has abandoned restaurant deliveries altogether or does it have something else planned?
Walmart’s new service, InHome Delivery, delivers fresh groceries directly into refrigerators within shoppers’ homes and garages. What do you think of the potential of Walmart’s InHome Delivery service?
Nike earned wide praise last week for installing its first plus-size mannequin in one of its stores. The mannequins are featured on a special floor dedicated to women at its refurbished flagship in London. Why has it taken so long for plus-sized mannequins to make it to retail selling floors?
Chief marketing officers’ roles have changed in scope and importance in recent years, yet very few hold seats as directors on company boards. Has it become more important for individuals with marketing expertise to join boards?
Walmart is looking to upgrade its look. The retailer is replacing the blue vests worn by employees since 2014 with new ones that have a more modern feel. What do you see as the most significant challenges facing Walmart from a workforce perspective?
