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Will Sensory-Friendly Saturdays Make Retail More Accessible?
Saturdays in July and August, most Walmart stores across the nation are providing sensory-friendly hours between 8 and 10 a.m.
Should McDonald’s Have Joined the ‘Grimace Shake’ TikTok Trend?
The #GrimaceShake hashtag has amassed over 2.7 billion views on TikTok since June 12 when McDonald’s released a special-edition berry-flavored shake.
Smartphone Design Devolving Due to Replaceable Batteries?
According to Android Authority, the European Council agreed to make official the new regulation requiring all smartphones sold in the EU to have replaceable batteries by 2027.
Why Is Barbie Hot Again?
Barbie is back as a cultural icon as the Barbiecore pink-aesthetic trend continues and a blockbuster movie arrives this weekend.
Walmart’s Open Call Continues To Support Products Made in the USA
Walmart has officially kicked off the application period for the 10th anniversary of Walmart and Sam’s Club’s largest sourcing event, Open Call 2023.
Are Online Pickers Ruining the In-Store Grocery Experience?
Online pickers are being called out for hogging parking spots outside stores and clogging aisles inside.
Retailers’ Attempts To Dissuade Returns May Impact Brand Loyalty
The tension between retailers and shoppers is growing, and it’s because of returns.
Is Grocery’s Path to Online Profitability Getting Any Clearer?
Grocers have significantly expanded e-commerce operations over the pandemic, but only 45% are profitable online.
How To Shift to a ‘Test and Fail’ Mentality
A “test and fail” mindset says: “I’m willing to fall a few times along this journey in order to pick myself up, learn on the fly, and ultimately reach the…
Will Celebrity Shopping Carts Drive Some Buzz for Walmart?
Taking celebrity endorsements to another realm, Walmart is showcasing the shopping carts of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, multi-platinum recording artist Becky G, and fictional celebrity Barbie as…
The New Sustainable Material Making Fashion Waves? Wood
Has the time come for all brands to be part of the retail sustainability movement?
Should Domino’s Work With Third-Party Delivery Apps?
Reversing its long-held stance against working with third-party delivery apps in the U.S., Domino’s Pizza has agreed to make Uber Eats its exclusive third-party delivery service.
How Brands Are Making Margins and Loyalty Grow With Digital Goods
Brands have an opportunity to turn content into digital goods (products and services that are completely delivered using information technology) to get closer to consumers, create communities, and develop an…
Should Retail Companies Offer a Lifetime Warranty?
When offered by a retail company, a lifetime warranty is both a business strategy and a consumer benefit rolled into one, but with its fair share of pros and cons,…
Can Brands Avoid Turning Off Customers When Changing Sizing Ranges?
It’s always a risk to discontinue products, especially when a company’s value proposition is based on having great breadth and depth.
Is Affiliate Marketing Getting Enough Respect?
DTC brands are reportedly ramping up investments in affiliate marketing as the cost of social media advertising has soared due to competition and iOS privacy restrictions.
Amazon Sets Records on Prime Day in Spite of Competition
Even as consumers struggle with record-high debt and inflation, Amazon made more money than ever on Prime Day this year.
Can Apple Get Consumers to Wear VR Headsets?
Apple’s recent unveiling of the Vision Pro, its first mixed-reality headset, wowed tech bloggers.
Older Americans Feel That Brands’ Product Innovation Ignores Them
Not only are older Americans being ignored in advertising, they’re also feeling left behind in product innovation, according to survey results from Ipsos.
The Psychology of Discounts: Understanding Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making in Retail
In the fast-paced world of retail, discounts have become a powerful tool for enticing consumers and driving sales.
The US Economy on the Move: Insights From NRF Chief Economist
In a recent post, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Chief Economist, Jack Kleinhenz, provides valuable insights into the current state and future trajectory of the U.S. economy.
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