Soar Wars
Look up in the sky! It’s a bird…it’s a plane. No, it’s those Louboutins you ordered. That might not be too far from reality given the frenzy over drones and their potential in retail. We have the fertile mind and […]
What is “Disruptive Innovation” Supposed to Mean?
The IGD’s recent London conference focused on “disruptive innovation.” The organizers brought together industry heavyweights from both retail and brands; several spoke, and all claimed the new reality of business was a universe of shoppers who expected low prices. Let’s
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Making Athletes Better, Socially
On the heels of a strong close to 2014 and annual sales and profits growth of 32% and 28% respectively, Under Armour hosted a meeting with the investment community, addressing its recent acquisitions that, when combined, create the world’s largest
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Bloomingdale’s Next Chapter
An Interview With Tony Spring, CEO, Bloomingdale’s Robin Lewis: Tony, tell our readers a little bit about yourself. Where are you from? What got you interested in the retail business, and how did your career path lead you to your
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Beyond Criticism
What\’s the role of the fashion journalist today? As a veteran of the industry, that\’s something people ask me all the time. They\’re always trying to bait me to say the obvious. I might be old school, but I certainly
2015 A Reality Check
Now that Santa’s back home, trying to figure out how to get rid of his leftover inventory, with the new year well under way, it’s time for a reality check on what the retail landscape is going to look like
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Millennials: Retail Experiences Around the World
By Victoria Kulesza, Tiffany Lung, Kei Sato and Daniel Swanepoel At the World Retail Congress in October 2014, a panel of Millennials presented their takes on the Future of Retail. Here is an excerpt of their comments, providing a provocative
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Wallet Wars
Consumer behaviorists are mulling a new question: Will they swipe, tap, Tweet or text? Whichever they choose, consumers, particularly the much sought after Millennials, are looking for new ways to pay. We’re approaching a tipping point where mobile payment systems,
Not Your Grandmother\’s Neiman\’s
Neiman Marcus is not wasting any time as it marches into the new frontier, or the “wild west,” as many are calling it. And it’s headed right towards the intersection where technology and the Millennials connect. Neiman’s is recognizing the
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Price Chopper’s Name Game
Although it doesn’t happen often, one of the most momentous decisions a company’s board and top executives can make is to change the customer-facing name of the company. Sometimes, such a change can go well, for example when Macy’s changed
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