Death of the 99 Cent Pricing Policy
Wanamaker’s Department Stores is generally credited with being the first retailer to price its products ending in 99 cents rather
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The Tania Bulhões Scandal That’s Shaking Brazilian High-End Retail
The Tania Bulhões scandal, revealed by a viral TikTok, exposes her luxury brand’s mass-produced origins, shaking trust in Brazil’s high-end
Placer’s 10 Brands to Watch + 3 Surprises
Check out Placer.ai’s latest enlightening report on the 10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025 when it comes to retail
Planning for the Bird Flu Epidemic
The bird flu epidemic has revealed weaknesses in the food system, especially large-scale poultry farms vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
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Experience
Next Gens’ Subversive Take on Skincare Routines
Next Gens’ prioritize self-expression in skincare, embracing fun products like Starface patches while rejecting outdated beauty norms and routines.
Unconventional Experiential Retail Strategies
Experiential retail blends shopping with immersive experiences at arenas, concerts, festivals, and airports to meet modern consumer demands.
Why Are Brazilian Sustainable Fashion Brands a Cultural Revolution?
Brazilian sustainable fashion brands are breaking into global markets with bold and inclusive designs that resonate with Gen Z.
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Opinion
DEI: Courageous Efforts or Cowardly Responses?
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-article point-counterpoint series on recent retail decisions about DEI. We are
Costco’s DEI Challenge: Why It Should Concede Instead of Fight
Explore Costco’s DEI Challenge, highlighting its commitment to inclusion while navigating calls for risk evaluation and defending its policies.
DEI: Courageous Efforts or Cowardly Responses?
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-article point-counterpoint series on recent retail decisions about DEI. We are
Costco’s DEI Challenge: Why It Should Concede Instead of Fight
Explore Costco’s DEI Challenge, highlighting its commitment to inclusion while navigating calls for risk evaluation and defending its policies.
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How LoveShackFancy and WeWoreWhat Are Crushing Consumer Engagement
Watch and learn LoveShackFancy and WeWoreWhat are building engagement and social media strategies that matter to today’s younger consumer.
Explosive Cross-Border Middle East eCommerce Growth
Middle East eCommerce is booming as GCC consumers drive demand for global brands, localized services, and fast shipping, transforming retail.
Technology
The Risks of In-Store Retail Tech Misalignment
Retail tech risks misaligning with consumer needs by prioritizing novelty over practicality, overlooking human interaction and shoppers values.
Retail AI Trends Outlook for 2025
Retail AI Trends in 2025 emphasize the shift from isolated innovations to customer-centric systems that balance technology with human connection.
Business Wisdom + AI in Retail Decision-Making
One of the most popular business debates today is what AI will replace. Many see emerging technology as a panacea
Management
How Tracee Ellis Ross Is Reshaping the Textured Haircare Industry
Tracee Ellis Ross is reshaping the textured haircare industry with PATTERN Beauty, using innovation, empathy, and inclusivity to empower consumers
Inside Ralph Lauren’s American Tradition
Ralph Lauren blends timeless style with American tradition, shaping culture and philanthropy while leading luxury lifestyle branding for over 50
Operations
Parque Dom Pedro Mall Leads in Brazilian Retail Innovation
Parque Dom Pedro, Latin America’s largest single-level mall, is a retail innovation hub in Campinas, blending global brands and sustainability.
The Lifestyle Brand Evolution: Can Creativity Outpace Commoditization?
Lifestyle brands shift from storytelling to transactions; success now relies on creativity, differentiation, and emotional connection in a digital age.
Gap’s Brand Reinvention Attempt
Gap’s Brand Reinvention Attempt blends inclusivity, nostalgia, and strategy to reconnect with next-gen consumers and achieve renewed success.