The “Made in USA” Marketing Strategy: A Comprehensive Overview
U.S.-based brands often rely on global supply chains for essential components
Walmart Renews Push into Convenience Store Format
Retail giant pushes expansion of sites, many formerly operated by agreement with Murphy Oil
Smokeless Nicotine Products Gain Ground as Cigarette Sales Decline
Tobacco alternatives feature more prominently in backbar shelves
Walmart International: More Than Just Revenue Streams
International operations serve as living laboratories
BNPL in Grocery Retail: From Convenience to Necessity
A Financing Trend Becomes a Grocery Staple
Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
Coupons Go Digital: Retailers Face New Battleground Over Savings Access
Traditional open coupons focus on reach, while loyalty discounts focus on retention and personalization
Ep. 104 - Who Knew? The Walmart You Thought You Knew Is Gone
Andy Wilson sits down with Kim Souza, a veteran journalist on the Walmart beat.
Billionaires Behaving Badly
Commercial success and community responsibility aren't mutually exclusive
Walmart Accelerates Global Growth with $6 Billion Mexico Investment
Emphasis on local sourcing and regional supplier networks helps cost efficiencies
Revolution in the Yard: The Shift from Gas to Battery Lawn Equipment
Lawn care industry’s transformation echoes earlier shift in the power tool market
Ep. 103 - Street-Level Shelf Tours: One Man's 30-Country Retail Adventure
Cultural differences impact everything from store design to merchandising approaches.
End of the Penny Could Signal Demise of .99 Pricing Strategy
Retailers brace for 2026 shift
Walmart, Amazon Accelerate Pharmacy Push as Legacy Chains Falter
Rapid expansion comes at a time of deep disruption in the pharmacy sector.