Mass Retailers Match Supermarkets in Grocery Penetration for First Time
A landmark Dunnhumby report reveals Walmart and dollar stores have reached parity with traditional supermarkets as consumer financial insecurity grows.
Trader Joe’s Claims Top Spot in National Shopper Satisfaction Rankings
Trader Joe’s overtakes Publix in the 2026 ACSI report as customer satisfaction trends shift toward value and quality.
New Balance Tops $9B; Chinese Laundry Joins Gordon Brothers
New Balance reported a record-setting $9.2 billion in 2025 sales, while Gordon Brothers expanded its footwear portfolio with Chinese Laundry and sibling brands.
Target Doubles Down on Store Experience
Target is boosting store labor investment and training to improve in-store experience amid operational challenges and strategic shifts under its new CEO.
2026 Home Spending Shifts to Repairs Over Big Projects
In 2026, consumers are prioritizing smaller home purchases and essential repairs while big-ticket renovation projects and discretionary home improvement spending remain under pressure.
Retail Lessons from Competing With Costco
Retailers can gain strategic insights on pricing, private label, loyalty, and operational discipline by studying how Costco competes and wins across omnichannel retail markets.
Chinese Automakers Eye U.S. Market Entry
Chinese EV manufacturers prepare for U.S. market entry, promising greater competition, affordability, and choice as industry dynamics evolve.
Ep. 139 - 2026 Retail Trends: Adapt or Fall Behind with Scott Benedict and Deanah Baker
Retail in 2026 will be shaped by AI shopping agents, private brands, and health driven demand. We explore agentic commerce, smarter product pages, value beyond price, and how retailers can win with better data, fulfillment, and wellness focused merchandising.
What Retailers Can Learn from Competing with Costco
What makes Costco a retail powerhouse? We break down its membership model, disciplined SKU strategy, capped margins, and supplier partnerships that build long term loyalty and trust. Discover why focus, value, and execution drive sustainable retail growth.
Target's Leadership Shift Focuses on Growth and Guest Experience
Target’s recent executive leadership changes signal a strategic shift to accelerate growth and enhance the guest experience, aligning talent to streamline operations and merchandising authority.
Designer Brands Appoints Sheamus Toal as CFO to Drive Growth
Designer Brands has named Sheamus Toal as its new CFO, bringing deep financial and operational expertise to lead the company’s strategic growth and omnichannel initiatives starting February 2026.
Inside Modern POS Systems Transforming Retail
Modern POS systems are evolving into cloud-based retail technology hubs that power omnichannel operations, real-time data analytics and seamless customer experiences.
Chocolate Prices Surge Before Valentine’s Day
Chocolate prices are up 14% year over year ahead of Valentine’s Day as cocoa supply shortages strain the global supply chain and retail margins.
Ep. 7 - Inside Modern POS Systems With Michael Leister
Modern POS is now mobile, self checkout, curbside, and scan and go. Retail expert Michael Leister shares how scalable hardware and software, remote management, and AI diagnostics improve customer experience, reduce downtime, and boost conversion across stores.
Valentine’s Day Spending Plans Signal Cautious Optimism
New Numerator data shows consumers planning Valentine’s Day celebrations in 2026 are prioritizing affordability, small gifts, and shared experiences amid ongoing economic caution.
Kroger Names Former Walmart Executive Greg Foran as CEO
Kroger has appointed former Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran as its new chief executive following the departure of longtime leader Rodney McMullen.