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Ross Dress for Less: The Robin Report Retail Hit of the Week, 05.30.26

Ross has been a bit of a slacker in the off-price space, as the TJX brands always were outperforming everyone. But not this quarter. Ross ...
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Why Retail Imitation Can Derail Trust

The paradox of best practices matters because retail is moving through a period of intense imitation. The same technologies are being bought. The same consultants ...
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Real Estate Rethink

A retailer’s physical footprint is its largest forward-looking capital exposure on the balance sheet. The retail footprint is not merely a collection of stores; it’s ...
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Everlane: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week, 05. 23. 26

Everlane, which brought a new sense of values and design to the fashion world, is being acquired by Shein, the Chinese-derived direct seller best known ...
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The Comeback of Century 21 NYC

Join Shelley and Larry Mentzer, COO of Century 21 NYC as they tell the story of the courage it takes to learn from mistakes and ...
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Alo Eclipses Lulu

Social media mockery and behind-the-scenes drama at Lululemon could make things even more difficult for the brand as they navigate a niche that they no ...
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The Domino Effect of the Iran War

The economic shockwaves of the Iran war have spread far beyond average American consumers, shaking their heads in disbelief or cursing at the gas pump. ...
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Retail Fraud: A Detective Noir Crime Story

We’re taking a hard-boiled look at the billion-dollar fraud lurking behind wine labels, olive oil, honey and the scallop on your dinner plate. These are ...
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