Poundland, Hobbycraft Announce Major UK Store Closures
U.K. retailers Poundland and Hobbycraft shutter dozens of stores while recalibrating pricing and strategy.
Target and Ulta Beauty End Partnership Due to Shoplifting Surge
Shoplifting losses of over $10K per store helped end Target’s partnership with Ulta Beauty.
Personalization in Retail: How AI Shapes Your Shopping Experience
AI is reshaping retail personalization from product suggestions to dynamic pricing and in store experiences. Done right, it boosts conversions and loyalty. Done poorly, it feels invasive. Learn how respect and strategy define the future of shopping.
TJX Raises 2026 Forecast as Off-Price Retail Booms
TJX Companies lifts full-year outlook as inflation-weary shoppers flock to off-price deals.
Target CEO Resigns Amid Cultural Controversy and Sales Slump
Target CEO Brian Cornell will exit in 2026, signaling a leadership reset amid DEI backlash and falling sales.
Local Grocery Industry Adapts to Omnichannel Shifts in NWA
Northwest Arkansas’s grocery industry is transforming as Walmart and regional players expand digital services, reshaping the workforce and strengthening local food connections.
How Retail Media Networks Unite Trade, Merchandising & Marketing
Retail Media Networks act as a strategic bridge, aligning trade and marketing through shared data, unified planning, and omnichannel execution, driving margin-safe sell-through and cohesive campaigns.
Omnichannel Activation Specialist: Driving Unified Shopper Experiences at Del Monte Foods
Del Monte Foods is hiring an Omnichannel Activation Specialist to lead cross-channel shopper campaigns, bridging in-store activation with digital media to drive growth and strategic alignment across retailers.
Experiential Retail: Reinventing Department Stores for Experience‑Era
Printemps Manhattan shows how luxury department stores must evolve into immersive, hospitality‑led destinations to thrive in today’s experiential retail landscape.
Confronting Economic Strain, Digital Disruption, and Structural Stress in 2025
Retailers in 2025 are battling inflation, digital disruption, labor pressures, and structural decline, driving urgent shifts toward unified commerce and strategic reinvention.
Experience is the New Anchor for Physical Retail
Retail is evolving into an experience economy. From champagne bars to digital concierges, Printemps and other brands show why physical stores must inspire, engage, and build community. This episode reveals how experiential retail is shaping the future of shopping.
Winning Frugal Shoppers Without Deep Discounts
Grocers are using bundles, BNPL, and personalized discounts to attract value-focused shoppers without undercutting their brand.
Smaller Grocery Trips Rise as Fresh and Ethnic Formats Expand
Consumers are making more frequent, smaller grocery trips—fueling the growth of ethnic markets and fresh-format stores across the U.S.
How Brands Can Win Back‑to‑School with Google Discover
Brands can drive early back-to-school sales by using Google Discover for timely listicles and deals that engage students and parents before peak season hits.
Walmart Starts Early to Win Back‑to‑School and Holiday Shoppers
Walmart is using early promotions and Walmart+ exclusives to capture back-to-school and holiday shoppers ahead of rivals, boosting loyalty and inventory precision.
Ep. 111 - Inside Wholesale Clubs: The Costco, Sam’s, and BJ’s Playbook
Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's thrive by blending low prices, quality, membership revenue, and treasure hunt merchandising. Industry expert Michael Clayman shares how each brand stands out and what suppliers need to know to succeed in the wholesale club channel.