Walgreens recently revealed plans to close as much as 25% of its U.S. store base, with CEO Tim Wentworth admitting the current pharmacy model is “not sustainable.” How do you think Walgreens and the U.S. retail pharmacy model need to evolve to ensure consistent profitability?
CJ 4DPLEX and D’Place Entertainment announced a partnership to open D’Place’s first-ever ScreenX theater at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City, California. How might advanced formats like ScreenX and 4DX influence consumer behavior and theater attendance in the face of streaming services and home entertainment?
JOANN has launched a new campaign aimed at Gen Z to tap the generation’s budding interest in sewing. Are there strong enough drivers behind Gen Z’s interest in sewing to support a long-term trend?
Jack in the Box is making a noteworthy comeback in Chicago after a four-decade absence and plans to open eight new locations by 2025. What strategic advantages could this timing offer the brand compared to its previous exit?
At the Specialty Food Association’s recent Summer Fancy Food Show, Whole Foods’ CEO Jason Buechel promoted “little luxuries” as the next big food trend as the category appears to be benefiting or leading the “lipstick index” phenomenon. How should retailers take advantage of the trend?
In a move set to impact the family entertainment sector, RWS Global has announced a partnership with CAMP, The Family Experience Company. As the concept of “retailtainment” evolves, how do you see the balance between entertainment and retail shifting?
Global customer data science company Dunnhumby partnered with location analytics platform Placer.ai to develop a tool to assess retailers’ competitive threats, joining a crowd of newer tech-driven solutions to competitor intelligence. Which web-based competitive intelligence tools pack strong value?
Bob’s Stores, a retail chain known for affordable apparel and footwear, is shutting down all its locations due to financial struggles. How could retail chains like Bob’s Stores better navigate financial challenges and sustain their operations amidst fluctuating market conditions?
According to the fifth edition of Salesforce’s Connected Shoppers Report, retailers still struggle to capitalize on all the customer data flowing into their loyalty programs. What obvious and less obvious factors are holding back profitability within loyalty programs for retailers?
As Americans celebrate Independence Day, retailers nationwide are experiencing one of the summer’s key shopping events. How do you think consumer behavior for the Fourth of July will evolve in the coming years?
