RECENT discussions
Discussions
Commentary and Discussion From the Retail Community
People Miss Shopping Malls, Especially Gen Z
Shopping malls have been a part of American culture in some capacity for around a century, but they’ve been struggling in recent years.
Should Buyer’s Remorse Be a Retail Concern?
A recent Google/Ipsos poll found two in five Americans (42%) have bought something on sale and later regretted it.
2023’s Top 100 Retail Leaders: The Year’s Dominant Forces and Key Trends
There’s a lot to gain from knowing about 2023’s top retail leaders.
Cost of Living Increases Across the US Forcing Many to Find Summer Jobs
Indeed Flex’s survey adds more evidence that there’s a surge of Americans seeking summer jobs to help increase their income.
Will Meta’s Threads App Hold Space for E-Commerce?
Within the first 24 hours of its launch, Meta’s Threads app surpassed 30 million sign-ups, and as of July 10, it already has over 100 million registered users.
Walmart Invests in Tech To Stay Ahead of the Competition
Retail giant Walmart is constantly investing in new technology to stay ahead of the competition.
Has Discount Shopping Lost Its Stigma?
Thanks to ongoing habits from last year’s inflation, affluent Americans are reportedly making discount shopping more of a regular routine.
Why Are Chief Diversity Officers Heading for the Exits?
The recent departure of chief diversity officers (CDO) from Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery highlights the high turnover and burnout rate of the position.
Does Stew Leonard’s Need a Podcast?
Stew Leonard’s, the third-generation family-owned grocer, has launched its first podcast.
Should Generational Research Be Retired?
Pew Research Center announced plans to stop putting a generational framework on its polls and surveys that highlight the thinking and lifestyles of different U.S. demographic groups.
Size Matters: How the Retail Industry Loses $1 Trillion a Year on Inaccurate Sizing
Retailers are losing a whopping trillion dollars a year due to messed-up size availability.
Is Savers’ $4B Thrift Store Valuation a Good Sign for Retail or a Bet on Budget Shopping?
Savers Value Village (SVV.N) made a splash in its market debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with a market capitalization of nearly $4 billion.
How Disruptive Would a UPS Strike Be For Retail?
Talks between UPS and its U.S. workers broke down early Wednesday morning with no further negotiations scheduled.
Amazon Unveils New Fully Autonomous Mobile Warehouse Robots
Amazon has unveiled two new fully autonomous mobile warehouse robots, Proteus and Cardinal.
Squishmallows: Warren Buffett’s New Favorite Toy
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has a new favorite toy: Squishmallows.
Should Costco Be Going To War Against Card Sharers?
Costco, following the path of Netflix, confirmed it’s cracking down on people sharing membership cards to sneak into stores after noticing a spike in non-members making purchases at self-checkout.
Will Inflation Weigh Less On Back-To-School Spending?
A number of surveys are predicting significant upticks in back-to-school (BTS) spending as parents have grown accustomed to and savvier about inflationary pressures.
Does In-Store Music Work Better On Weekdays?
Research from the University of Bath’s School of Management found in-store music can lift sales by more than 10 percent during the weekdays but questioned whether tunes might be neutral…
How Will The SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision Affect Corporate DEI Initiatives?
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday in a six to three decision struck down decades of legal precedent in ruling that colleges and universities may no longer use race as a…
Will Burlington Stores Gain The Most From Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bankruptcy?
Burlington Stores is on a new store growth path so Bed Bath & Beyond’s bankruptcy couldn’t have come at a better time for the off-price retailer.
Google Video Ad Controversy Could Drive Brands to Retail Media Networks
Google promises to place video advertisements on third-party websites that adhere to a particular set of standards through its Google Video Partners program. Recent research from brand analysis platform Adalytics…
Need More? Browse By Category
