Lululemon: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week
Will somebody at Lululemon please put up a sign in the product development department that says, “No more see-through pants! Stupid.”
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NRF Trade Talks: Five More Unique Perspectives
Shelley caught up with five more innovators at NRF 2026 to get their takes on the retail industry and an outlook for this year. Their conversations ranged from the connected store and talent development to geolocation analytics and the need for personalization.
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Will the New FDA Guidelines Change How We Shop for Food?
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans reset the playing field for supermarkets, creating significant opportunities for retailers to lead on health, but also real risks if promotions and advertising simply chase short term sales instead of long term trust.
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The State of Gen Z in 2026: The Checked-Out Generation
Gen Z is a politically bifurcated demographic of stressed-out, risk-averse consumers facing career stagnation and uncertainty in 2026. It’s hard to sell the American Dream to a demographic for whom it feels unattainable.
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What Does Hong Kong’s Quiet Comeback Mean?
Last month, Prada reopened its flagship boutique in Hong Kong in Alexandra House in Central. This is after years of downsizing and store closures, both for the Italian luxury giant and Hong Kong retailers overall. Prada’s relaunched boutique is now its largest in the region—reportedly some 14,000 square feet over three floors.
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NRF Trade Talks: Four Unique Perspectives
Join Shelley and Sandy DeFelice, Senior Vice President of Revenue and Strategic Accounts at Digital Wave Technologies, as they reveal how clinging to traditional product descriptions and outdated data structures are becoming untenable.
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Retail in 2026 Faces Political Headwinds — But Not a Freefall
If I were sitting in the CEO chair at a major retailer — whether a mass merchant like Macy’s or Target, or a discretionary-driven specialty brand — I wouldn’t be betting on a boom. But I also wouldn’t be bracing for collapse.
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Shein Gets Bookish with New Alibris Collab
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.
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A Wake-Up Call for Big Food
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.
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Creeping Out Customers Is the New Normal
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.
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