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Dollar General The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week 10. 31. 26
Operations

Dollar General: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week, 10. 31. 26

When Dollar General settled with the New York State Attorney General’s office, admitting it overcharged customers by as much as 39 percent—39 PERCENT!—and paying out $1.875 million to consumers, it had to be a pretty embarrassing moment. Here’s one of the nation’s biggest retailing corporations, one that prides itself on low prices and great values doing a big fat oops and hoping not too many people notice.

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Warren Shoulberg October 31, 2026
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Retail Unwrapped Podcast

Why Are So Many CEOs Out of Touch?

Join Haley and Warren Shoulberg, TRR contributor and retail expert, as they deconstruct the disconnect between in-store retail operations and the isolation of the corner office. Is it hubris, over-confidence, scheduling pressure, or poor management? Find out how a company’s culture is shaped by a CEO’s presence and participation at the local store level.

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Retail Unwrapped October 30, 2026
Optionality Is the Competitive Edge
Operations

Optionality Is the Competitive Edge

Optionality requires decisions only C-Suites and Boards can authorize. This special report details how optionality, powered by AI, is a strategic tool to ensure long-term competitive profitability and success.

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Carrie Barclay October 29, 2026
The Curious Morality of Crocs
Finance

The Curious Morality of Crocs

There is an irony here: Crocs built a global empire by convincing consumers to embrace authenticity and disregard appearances. Yet behind the scenes, the company has mastered a very different art: arranging its finances so that profits can appear to have been earned thousands of miles from where its shoes are actually sold. The $4 billion footwear phenomenon has mastered comfort, fashion—and moving profits offshore.

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Arick Wierson October 28, 2026
The Social Media Reckoning
Experience

The Social Media Reckoning

Over 6o percent of Gen Alpha say social media makes them want to buy something. Some product categories are more digital-first than others, and 78 percent of Gen Alpha consumers discover beauty products through at least one online source. Restrictions on social media, or even outright bans, will mean that marketers need to rewire the Gen Alpha marketing playbook.

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Glyn Atwal October 27, 2026
Retail Stores Are Driving Customers Away
Experience

Retail Stores Are Driving Customers Away

Retailers that plan for the margins secure the center. The case for inclusive design extends well beyond neurodivergent shoppers. Sensory-friendly environments also benefit parents managing young children, older adults, employees working long shifts, and people having a stressful day who just want to grab their items in peace. Inclusive design isn’t merely an accessibility initiative; it’s a growth strategy.

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Jasmine Glasheen October 26, 2026
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Retail Unwrapped Podcast

Sea Bags Is Original and Mission-Driven

Join Haley and Laura Hnatow, Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce at Sea Bags, to discover how a 20-year-old company with a startup attitude has built an authentic, nimble business boosted by a passionate focus on mission and impact.

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Retail Unwrapped October 23, 2026
Retailers Wake Up Women Are Top Discretionary Spenders
Experience

Retailers Wake Up: Women Are Top Discretionary Spenders

The female dollar is too powerful for brand executives to ignore. In 2024, women controlled an estimated $31.8 trillion in global spending. Within the next five years, women are projected to account for 75 percent of discretionary spending worldwide.

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Glyn Atwal October 22, 2026

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