Retail insights at the intersection of now and next. Unfiltered. Unbiased
For years, the primary role of the store was clear; it was a place to transact. Product was displayed, customers selected what they needed, and the exchange was completed efficiently and typically impersonally. Often, you didn’t even have to speak. Today, that role is changing.
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 longer dominate.
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. The businesses that depend on that shopper, which include every grocery retailer, food manufacturer, and CPG brand in the country, are sounding the alarm.
Next gen managers prioritize transparency and workplace flexibility, and their aversion to top-down management models means they’re empathetic and amenable to listening to an employee’s concerns. Asking “why” isn’t frowned upon by Gen Z managers because the query is not seen as criticism; it’s seen as an intellectual investment in the company’s success.
If we ever needed proof that when it comes to patriotic, Americana-themed designs, Ralph Lauren certainly is among the first fashion brands that come to mind.
Join Shelley and Dominick Miserandino, CEO of RTMNexus, as they challenge the current conversation with what employees really want to hear: You are part of the journey and we’re going to help you with the AI that we’re implementing.
Here’s a social commerce juggernaut question: How did TikTok Shop win beauty in just a few short years? Watch out, Clinique and Lancôme.
College students see brands as “cool” when they recognize the things that matter most to them—whether that’s through prices or timely campaigns. Why do Gatorade and IKEA earn cool points?
Bringing our LLH interviews to life, a group of guests met, connected and shared their journeys and goals in deeply authentic, open conversations. A room full of strangers were transformed into mentors, peers and equals by sharing how to make a difference while building successful careers
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