Me-tailing Is the New DTC
Kate Newlin
May 13, 2024
"Me-tailing" is the new DTC that is revolutionizing retail driven by influencers and personalized experiences. Legacy stores struggle as consumers flock to online influencers.
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Paris Retail Still Has That Je Ne Sais Quoi
Deborah Patton
May 9, 2024
Learn more about paris retail and the four Parisian grandes dames stores that are impressive, memorable, and experiential adventures.
Digital Fashion Design and Sustainability
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May 8, 2024
If there’s one key word coming out of fashion in 2024, it’s “sustainable.” And while there are many conflicting ideas ...
Levi Strauss: A Brand Resurrection
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May 7, 2024
Levi's resurrects its brand by adapting to Gen Z's trends - customization, sustainability. Despite layoffs, it expands into new markets, emphasizing transparency.
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Paris Retail Still Has That Je Ne Sais Quoi
Deborah Patton
May 9, 2024
Learn more about paris retail and the four Parisian grandes dames stores that are impressive, memorable, and experiential adventures.
Exploring the Ozempic Economy
Sarah Holbrook
May 6, 2024
In exploring the Ozempic Economy, whispers in early 2023 circulated in rarefied circles about the power of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, ...
Postcards from Paris: Reflections on World Retail Congress 2024
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World Retail Congress 2024 convened leaders addressing AI's impact, geopolitical challenges, and the pivotal shift towards customer-centric strategies.
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Opinion
Micro-dosing to Malnutrition: A Diet Culture Shift
Explore the latest diet culture shift and its impact on health and the economy. Uncover future food industry prospects and regulatory urgencies.
Kate Newlin
April 30, 2024
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There was a time we could still envision when going to the mall used to be a joyous activity. Even an aspirational one. Even a ...
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Digital Fashion Design and Sustainability
Catherine Schetting Salfino
May 8, 2024
If there’s one key word coming out of fashion in 2024, it’s “sustainable.” And while there are many conflicting ideas ...
Postcards from Paris: Reflections on World Retail Congress 2024
Deborah Patton
April 29, 2024
World Retail Congress 2024 convened leaders addressing AI's impact, geopolitical challenges, and the pivotal shift towards customer-centric strategies.
Technology
The Next Wave of Retail Disruption
Gwen Morrison
April 10, 2024
Explore how retailers leverage tech for seamless experiences, to avoid retail disruption like Kohl's missed RFID opportunity costing millions.
A Retail Vendor Portal Built on Trust
Jay Hakami
April 4, 2024
If you visualize the future, chances are you don’t see it as a triangle. But look again. Think of the ...
Behind the Scenes with Scayle Super-Entrepreneur Tarek Müller
Deborah Patton
March 6, 2024
What does it take to make a startup endure? Success in the global digital marketplace does not come easily or ...
Management
The Saga of Gap’s Decline and Fall
Marie Driscoll
April 22, 2024
Zac Posen's arrival at Gap sparks hope for a turnaround, echoing legendary fashion partnerships. Can the Dickson-Posen duo impact Gap's Decline?
Brandy Melville, or Hellville?
Robin Lewis
April 15, 2024
Brandy Melville CEO enforces narrow beauty standards, amid controversies. Sales soar, revealing dark side of fast fashion.
Operations
What the Failure of Pirch Says About Experiential Retailing
Warren Shoulberg
May 1, 2024
The failure of Pirch prompts industry introspection. Costly leases and limited merchandise hurt sales. A cautionary tale: trendy retail without substance.
The Decline and Fall of 99 Cents Only Stores
Phil Lempert
April 25, 2024
David Gold's 99 Cents Only Stores rise and fall illustrates retail's evolution, influenced by consumer behavior, economy, and competition.
The Fallout: Retailers and CPG Price Gouging
Phil Lempert
April 17, 2024
FTC report exposes price gouging in pandemic. Kroger, Albertsons face merger scrutiny. Urgent need for transparency, fair pricing, and trust rebuilding.