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The bird flu epidemic has revealed weaknesses in the food system, especially large-scale poultry farms vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
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Beyond the Saks-Neiman Merger: The True Cost of Market Consolidation
Is the Saks-Neiman merger the end of luxury department stores? Experts explore the impact of consolidation on retail and brand

Parque Dom Pedro Mall Leads in Brazilian Retail Innovation
Parque Dom Pedro, Latin America’s largest single-level mall, is a retail innovation hub in Campinas, blending global brands and sustainability.

How Tracee Ellis Ross Is Reshaping the Textured Haircare Industry
Tracee Ellis Ross is reshaping the textured haircare industry with PATTERN Beauty, using innovation, empathy, and inclusivity to empower consumers
Experience

Next Gens’ Subversive Take on Skincare Routines
Next Gens’ prioritize self-expression in skincare, embracing fun products like Starface patches while rejecting outdated beauty norms and routines.

Unconventional Experiential Retail Strategies
Experiential retail blends shopping with immersive experiences at arenas, concerts, festivals, and airports to meet modern consumer demands.

Why Are Brazilian Sustainable Fashion Brands a Cultural Revolution?
Brazilian sustainable fashion brands are breaking into global markets with bold and inclusive designs that resonate with Gen Z.
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Opinion

DEI: Courageous Efforts or Cowardly Responses?
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-article point-counterpoint series on recent retail decisions about DEI. We are

Costco’s DEI Challenge: Why It Should Concede Instead of Fight
Explore Costco’s DEI Challenge, highlighting its commitment to inclusion while navigating calls for risk evaluation and defending its policies.

DEI: Courageous Efforts or Cowardly Responses?
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-article point-counterpoint series on recent retail decisions about DEI. We are

Costco’s DEI Challenge: Why It Should Concede Instead of Fight
Explore Costco’s DEI Challenge, highlighting its commitment to inclusion while navigating calls for risk evaluation and defending its policies.

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The Retail Unwrapped Podcast
Retail insights on-the-go, with Shelley E. Kohan. Available on your favorite podcast platforms.
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Explosive Cross-Border Middle East eCommerce Growth
Middle East eCommerce is booming as GCC consumers drive demand for global brands, localized services, and fast shipping, transforming retail.

Three TikTok Shop Predictions for 2024 Holiday Sales
TikTok Shop is reshaping holiday shopping with social commerce, trending products, and influencer-driven gifts. Discover 2024 trends in this report!
Technology

Retail AI Trends Outlook for 2025
Retail AI Trends in 2025 emphasize the shift from isolated innovations to customer-centric systems that balance technology with human connection.

Business Wisdom + AI in Retail Decision-Making
One of the most popular business debates today is what AI will replace. Many see emerging technology as a panacea

How Generative AI Shopping Trends Boost Holiday Sales
Generative AI shopping trends boost holiday sales with AI tools for personalization, deal-finding, and tailored recommendations across platforms.
Management

Inside Ralph Lauren’s American Tradition
Ralph Lauren blends timeless style with American tradition, shaping culture and philanthropy while leading luxury lifestyle branding for over 50

Marc Rosen Just Made a Deal as Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands merges JCPenney and SPARC, forming a $9B retail giant to revitalize iconic brands with uncertain future outcomes.
Operations

Parque Dom Pedro Mall Leads in Brazilian Retail Innovation
Parque Dom Pedro, Latin America’s largest single-level mall, is a retail innovation hub in Campinas, blending global brands and sustainability.

The Lifestyle Brand Evolution: Can Creativity Outpace Commoditization?
Lifestyle brands shift from storytelling to transactions; success now relies on creativity, differentiation, and emotional connection in a digital age.

Gap’s Brand Reinvention Attempt
Gap’s Brand Reinvention Attempt blends inclusivity, nostalgia, and strategy to reconnect with next-gen consumers and achieve renewed success.