Blazymania May Have a Hidden Agenda
Chanel normally releases its annual results in May of the following year. Was its six-month financial results announcement in August a faux pas or a suspicious way to rally stakeholders and the market to show Blazy is improving results?
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Is Jennifer Lawrence’s New Launch Backfiring?
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CVS Health: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week, 11.7.26
With its announcement this week that it will split itself into two companies—one for its stores and the other for
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The Changing Face of IKEA
IKEA’s heritage means there are limits to how far the brand can move upmarket or deviate from its traditional offer.
The Social Media Reckoning
Over 6o percent of Gen Alpha say social media makes them want to buy something. Some product categories are more
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What Now? What to Do
Tariff-driven cost inflation is likely here to stay, and now, with an ongoing Iranian war, potentially explosive expense inflation is
Tariff Chaos and the Widening Gyre
How does a business leader who may have just breathed a sigh of post-Covid-19 relief in early 2026, only to
What Now? What to Do
Tariff-driven cost inflation is likely here to stay, and now, with an ongoing Iranian war, potentially explosive expense inflation is
Tariff Chaos and the Widening Gyre
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Who’s Right About Walmart’s Pricing?
After I listened to NPR’s Life Kit broadcast, I drove to Burbank over the weekend to see for myself, and
Spatial Intelligence: Unlocking the Store
By transforming the physical store from a black box into a source of real-time intelligence, spatial intelligence provides retailers with
AI and the Extinction of Retail
The creators of AI are sounding the alarm. No regulatory cavalry is riding over the hill to insulate your business
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Lead Like Her With Courage: Rachel Williamson
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Gap Plays It Creative Cool
The world of constant connectivity has, quite naturally, extended to how customers interact with the staff at their local store.
Redefining Black Friday: Distrust
Hey Retail Executive, your customer thinks you’re a crook. A new study says more than 85 percent of consumers believe
Dollar General: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week, 10. 31. 26
When Dollar General settled with the New York State Attorney General’s office, admitting it overcharged customers by as much as