Retail insights at the intersection of now and next. Unfiltered. Unbiased
The most highly visible hires in the retail world over the past few months have been at Walmart and Target. Both boards chose insiders to take over for CEOs who had led each company for more than a decade. Yet the contrast in the reaction within the industry couldn’t be more different.
Join Shelley with real estate experts Stephanie Cegielski, Vice President, Research and Public Relations of ICSC and Steve Morris, Founder of ASG as they reveal how retail real estate is operating from a position of strength driven by limited supply, disciplined development, and sustained demand for high-quality space.
For Old Navy or Gap, it’s a risky strategy to assume consumers will meaningfully find beauty or accessories as essentials. And the bigger risk is investing in these new categories before fixing foundational product and price discipline.
The main floor of Bloomingdale’s New York locations offers a dazzling experience for shoppers intoxicated by jewelry, cosmetics, and checkerboard floors. In fact, you could say it’s downright surrealist.
The Shein-Alibris partnership points to a greater retail trend: product assortments as a branding move. As consumers navigate economic uncertainty, there’s a strong chance that apparel will take another hit. But people will always spend on their hobbies and interests.
Join Shelley and Nick Konat, President and COO of Sprouts, as they reveal why the retailer has a laser focus on the $300 billion health enthusiast segment.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth the food industry doesn’t want to talk about: This lawsuit isn’t a joke. It’s backed by a mountain of research linking these foods to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Generation Z seeks out unpolished emotional experiences from brands, but the same subversive societal critiques that pique next gen’s interest may alienate traditional consumers.
Gap is chasing relevance with beauty, handbags, and a dream team of seasoned luxury executives. But the real story is one of classic retail tension: fix the core problem, or chase the bright, shiny new thing?
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