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It’s time for some straight talk about Gen Z and retail. This isn’t about their ethical, social justice, and climate issues. It’s about a current of concern about our future leaders and what they are facing in their 20s. And
Welcome to the era of omnipresent disruption, where a confluence of climate, cybersecurity, geopolitical, global health, and other plausible, crisis-ready threats loom large. As the tumult of Covid 19 fades from the zeitgeist, rather than exhale, it is time to
For any retailer, entering the first negotiations with a landlord can be overwhelming and challenging. Without a deep understanding of the industry, location, and average lease costs for that area, you could end up signing deals that leave you with
I want to update you on the exciting news we recently shared with you about The Robin Report’s acquisition by ASG/Chute Gerdeman. Our team had an immersive experience last week with our new partners in an all-hands-on-deck sharing of each
I have been bombarded with news stories speculating on the mall’s new proposition, and I suddenly had a 25-year-old flashback. The aha moment reminded me just how long these so-called new propositions have been gestating. Mall Fall Deep in my
Following an abysmal first quarter 2023 earnings report, Victoria’s Secret dropped another bombshell announcing it is expanding bra and panty distribution on Amazon. With an ongoing slide in revenues, Victoria’s Secret needs something to jumpstart sales. Yes but apparently, it thinks partnering with Amazon
The supply chain has dominated the retail and business news for the last five years. From container shortages and factory closures to geopolitical unrest, labor challenges and now energy and inflation-induced assortment availabilities, source-to-shelf professionals have never been more challenged
The modern airport has become a version of cold war Berlin — a city divided. In the biz it’s called landside and airside, separated by the wall of security and our version of Check-Point Charlie. The Stasi-like TSA guards bark
In 2023, simplicity is a rebellion. Let’s talk about the trend that TikTok is calling the “old money aesthetic.” If #BarbieCore is the antithesis of Wednesday-inspired goth style, #QuietLuxury is the antithesis of the Y2K maximalism that came to the
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