Michaels Eyes Market Expansion with Acquisition of Joann Brands, IP
Retailers positioning as primary destination for former Joann customers
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
Walmart Debuts Sparky AI Assistant for Customers
Tech represents next step toward agentic AI-driven portals
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Apparel, But Market Remains Fragmented
Majority of clothing purchases still spread across department stores, discount chains, digital brands
Ep. 103 - Street-Level Shelf Tours: One Man's 30-Country Retail Adventure
Cultural differences impact everything from store design to merchandising approaches.
Growth of Retailers in Podcast Advertising
Podcast audiences offer unique opportunity for retailers to engage consumers.
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics
Record Digital Gains Signal a Shift in Warehouse Retail
Online channels are no longer supplementary for warehouse retailers
When Tariffs Hit the Shelf: A Retailer's Survival Guide
Critical adaptation strategies separate struggling retailers from successfully navigators
Amazon Unveils AI-Generated Audio Product Descriptions
Digital shelf offerings expand with AI capabilities
Younger Consumers Shift Toward Automated Shopping to Avoid People
Young shoppers actively avoid interpersonal interaction
Loyalty in the Digital Grocery Cart
Digital grocery services: powerful loyalty-building tools driving revenue and retention.