Retail According to Authentic Brands
Own the intellectual property, license the name, collect the fees, and let the operational partner take the capital risk. As retailers search for new profitable models, it turns out that the most valuable thing in retail is not the store but the story. Here is ABG’s.
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Opinion
Retailers Should Be Wary of Trade School Grads
There is a disturbing disconnect between the classroom and performance on a retail sales floor. This is an industry-wide problem.
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
Retailers Should Be Wary of Trade School Grads
There is a disturbing disconnect between the classroom and performance on a retail sales floor. This is an industry-wide problem.
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
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Technology
AI Visibility Demands Its Own Retail Strategy
A central marketing question for retail leaders today is simple: How do you reach and convert a buyer whose journey
Can Retail Careers Survive AI?
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There’s an AI Encouragement Gap
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Management
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Lead Like Her: Carla Vernón’s Authentic Leadership Approach
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Operations
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We have spent the last decade obsessed with the “how” of commerce. We chased the frictionless transaction, lightning-fast delivery, and
Lowe’s: The Robin Report Retail Hit of the Week, 03. 28. 2026
With the home improvement sector continuing in the doldrums as the housing market remains dismal, give Lowe’s a big Hit
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By investing in a regenerative farm-to-fashion supply chain, brands elevate their value proposition in ways that are both socially and