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Ross Dress for Less: The Robin Report Retail Hit of the Week, 05.30.26
Warren Shoulberg
May 30, 2026
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
Rich Honiball
May 27, 2026
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
Steve Morris
May 26, 2026
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
Warren Shoulberg
May 23, 2026
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
Retail Unwrapped
May 22, 2026
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
Jaisel Cherry
May 20, 2026
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
Mark Cohen and Phil Lempert
May 19, 2026
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
Phil Lempert
May 11, 2026
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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