the

Latest

Retail insights at the intersection of now and next. Unfiltered. Unbiased

Everlane The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week 05. 23.26
Operations

Everlane: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week, 05. 23. 26

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 for cheap knockoffs and highly disposable merchandise. This follows Allbirds fire sale to a brand aggregator and, just to make matters worse, its announcement that it was transitioning into some sort of an AI company. Really?

Read More »
Warren Shoulberg May 23, 2026
144
Operations

The Comeback of Century 21 NYC

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 protect a legacy. They discuss second acts, managing a balance sheet, competing in physical retail and the dramatic shift in shopper behavior.

Read More »
Retail Unwrapped May 22, 2026
The Return to Stores Is About Connection
Experience

The Return to Stores Is About Connection

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.

Read More »
Chris Niesen May 21, 2026
Alo Eclipses Lulu 1
Operations

Alo Eclipses Lulu

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.

Read More »
Jaisel Cherry May 20, 2026
The Domino Effect of the Iran War
Operations

The Domino Effect of the Iran War

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.

Read More »
Mark Cohen and Phil Lempert May 19, 2026
Gen Z May Be Your Next Boss
Management

Gen Z May Be Your Next Boss

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.

Read More »
Jasmine Glasheen May 18, 2026
141
Experience

How to Be Human in the AI Era

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.

Read More »
Retail Unwrapped May 15, 2026

Subscribe

the Daily Report

Sign up for emails from The Robin Report and get our Daily Report, the latest in retail insights and analysis, delivered to your inbox.  

Subscribe
Subscribe
Scroll to Top
Skip to content