Author

Arick Wierson

Arick is a versatile writer. Yes, he knows retail – midway through his career, he started and ran the largest fashion mall in Angola. And way, way back, when he was still completing his Master’s degree in economics in Brazil, he worked as a sought after fashion, runway and television model for some of the biggest brands across South America including Gatorade, General Motors, Hugo Boss and countless others.

Over the years Arick has racked up an amazingly diverse array of experiences and accomplishments that span many sectors and industries. He helped Mike Bloomberg get elected mayor of New York City in 2001, running his campaign’s field operations. He later became a film and TV producer, creating content for PBS and NBC which earned him 29 Emmy nominations and 6 Emmy Awards. He worked as an investment banker at JP Morgan and as a political consultant to several heads of state and even a pair of monarchs. Nowadays he is often on TV at CNN where he offers his takes on global and domestic political issues, or you can check out his regular column that he writes for Newsweek Magazine. Arick keeps retailers  tuned in to the macroeconomic, political, cultural and technological shifts that move the industry, oftentimes in unexpected ways. He is based in Minneapolis.

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Why High-End Retail in Lisbon Is the Hot Destination

Retail in Lisbon has boomed, fueled by tourism, foreign residents, and luxury brands investing heavily, especially along Avenida da Liberdade.
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Robots in Retail

Humanoid robots in retail are set to transform customer experiences and streamline operations, with widespread adoption on the horizon.
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Liquid Death Sparkling Water is a Billion Dollar Elixir

Liquid Death: From water to billion-dollar brand. Gen Z allure, eco-packaging, and rebellious marketing redefine beverage industry norms.
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Cool Storage

Cool Storage Is the Hottest Space in Retail Logistics

Cool storage is becoming the hottest space in retail logistics, network of massive, windowless buildings, humming with the white noise of massive refrigeration and cooling ...
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Subscription Economy

10 Ways to Cash in on the Trillion-Dollar Subscription Economy

Q: How many paid subscriptions do you have? A: Chances are, you have no idea. Q: Well, how much do you think you spend per ...
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10 Global Retailers Worth Watching

Not Your Usual Suspects: 10 Global Retailers Worth Watching

With the specter of inflation seemingly tamed and the prospect of the U.S. Federal Reserve lowering interest rates as many as three times throughout 2024, ...
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Self-Checkout is dying

Self-Checkout is Dying. Hallelujah!

Whether we were aware of it or not, over the past decade or so consumers in just about every Western industrialized country have been unwitting ...
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Retail Gas Stations Under Assault!

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, nothing punctuates the American roadside landscape more than the traditional retail gas station – except perhaps for the automobiles ...
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