Amazon Confirms Return of Big Spring Sale for March 2026
Amazon's week-long Big Spring Sale returns March 25-31, 2026, offering seasonal discounts and "Doorbuster" deals to both Prime and non-Prime members globally.
Ep. 12 - How Ai and Creative Automation are Redefining Omnichannel Merchandising with David Feinleib
David Feinleib joins the show to discuss the evolution of the digital shelf and AI creative automation. Learn how to transform product pages into dynamic systems that scale across social and retail media. Discover how to optimize your content supply chain for faster market speed and growth.
States Implement Cash Rounding Rules as Penny Circulation Declines
As the U.S. Mint reduces penny production, several states are establishing formal cash rounding guidelines to maintain transaction efficiency and retail price stability.
Review Velocity: The Hidden Algorithmic Fuel
Understand why review velocity is the secret metric for winning on the digital shelf. Learn how review volume drives organic ranking and discoverability while powering the compounding sales flywheel. Discover how AI uses reviews to summarize sentiment and influence shopper decisions.
Ep. 14 - Recap Vibes: AI Influencers, Shopper Psychology, and Retail Media Strategy
Industry experts share how to master retail media through AI influencers and omnichannel strategies. Learn to blend social creative with physical store placements and use nostalgia marketing to win the attention economy. Align your teams to turn silos into a high velocity growth engine.
Dollar General Unveils New Format and Subscription Pilot
Dollar General announces a new store layout and subscription program to drive customer loyalty and value-based shopping experiences.
Kendra Scott Debuts Yellow Rose Flagship Store in Nashville
Kendra Scott expands its lifestyle brand with a new Western-inspired flagship in Nashville, signaling a strategic shift toward experiential omnichannel retail and significant category diversification.
Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John to Retire in June
Sharon Price John announces her retirement as CEO of Build-A-Bear, with Chief Operations Officer Chris Hurt named as her successor following record-breaking fiscal performance.
Essential Drivers and Deterrents of Online Purchase Decisions in 2026
Comprehensive 2026 consumer research identifies that while price transparency and free shipping drive conversions, complex checkouts and high return fees remain the primary deterrents for online shoppers.
Retail Categories Poised for Growth in 2026: Health and Wellness
Industry forecasts for 2026 highlight a significant "flight to value" alongside surging demand for health, wellness, and functional grocery categories across the omnichannel landscape.
Fitness Anchors: The New Power Players in Retail Centers
Fitness chains like Planet Fitness and Crunch are increasingly replacing traditional retail anchors, driving significant foot traffic and longer dwell times for neighboring businesses.
St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Budget-Conscious Consumers Prioritize Value
New Numerator data shows 73 percent of St. Patrick’s Day shoppers plan to spend under $100 as inflationary pressures influence holiday retail.
Ep. 142 - The Customer's Choice: Why Loyalty is Dead
Retail veteran Michael Graen shares how sensors and AI eliminate out of stocks and boost sales. Learn why RFID and 2D barcodes are essential for on shelf availability and how to use data to prioritize tasks that free associates to serve customers. Read the full retail execution playbook here.
Chipotle and Fast-Casual Brands Pivot Strategy Amid Shifting Costs
Fast-casual leaders Chipotle, Cava, and Sweetgreen adapt pricing and menu strategies to maintain consumer demand amid evolving economic pressures and supply chain shifts.
44% of your Retail Media Budget is Probably Wasted
Stop wasting ad spend on unoptimized product pages. Learn why 44 percent of paid traffic lands on weak PDPs and how a three-legged stool of operations, content, and ads can boost ROAS by 29 percent. Audit your digital shelf and align teams to turn retail media into a true growth multiplier.
The Saturday Special: The Global Journey of Your Humble Ink Pen
From tungsten carbide mines to Bentonville retail shelves, trace the complex global supply chain and high-tech manufacturing journey of the everyday ballpoint pen.