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.
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.
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Ralph Lauren: The Robin Report Retail Hit of the Week, 05.16.26
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.
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TikTok Shop Is the New “It” Beauty Destination
Here’s a social commerce juggernaut question: How did TikTok Shop win beauty in just a few short years? Watch out, Clinique and Lancôme.
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College Students’ Top 10 Coolest Brands
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?
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Retail Fraud: A Detective Noir Crime Story
We’re taking a hard-boiled look at the billion-dollar fraud lurking behind wine labels, olive oil, honey and the scallop on your dinner plate. These are true crimes happening in the grocery industry, and the detective work is novel worthy.
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Airports Are Retail Cities
Airports are growth retail markets for travelers of all ages. Purchasing decisions are increasingly emotional and experiential, and we shop and dine in blended, seamless ways where we live, work, play and travel. So, what does a future ready airport look like? Imagine landside and airside experiences that rival the best high streets, cultural institutions, and lifestyle centers.
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There’s a $1 Trillion Opportunity You Don’t Know About
Food rescue is the most underfunded climate and hunger solution on the planet. Grocers are finally waking up — but it’s going to take a lot more than trendy algorithms to bring retailers and consumers to their senses.
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Aerie and Pamela Anderson
American Eagle was accused of promoting eugenics and then doubled down on its controversial spokesperson. Then it hired her opposite to represent its subsidiary. The 100% Aerie Real campaign begs the question, “How much research is the average consumer doing?” Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: Consumers’ response to the Aerie Real campaign will be a case study in brand accountability and customer forgiveness.
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The Next Frontier: Agentic AI and Operations
Join Shelley, Roland Ehigiamusoe, Principal of Retail and Consumer Products + AI and Engineering and Saurabh Vijayvergia, Managing Director of Retail AI Strategy and Engineering at Deloitte Consulting, as they unwrap the future of the next level of customer engagement and operations through this structural change.
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