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Should Retailers Turn Off the Lights When Not Open?
France plans to start fining businesses for lighting stores when they’re not open to clamp down on energy usage. Do the benefits of leaving lights on overnight offset the monetary…
Can Crocs Create a Successful Pair of Cowboy Boots?
Crocs is shaking up the market by releasing its very first Crocs Classic Cowboy Boot model on Oct. 23. Is Crocs’ success another example of an almost-guaranteed recipe for success…
Are Retail’s Executive Ranks Too Old?
Some experts argue that executive ranks need to get younger to drive innovation and solve problems that require a longer-term perspective. How would you rate the benefits of younger versus…
M-Commerce Takes Sales From Struggling Tourism Retail
U.S. retailers are grappling with dwindling sales, attributed to the sluggish return of international shoppers and the surge in online shopping. What measures do you think retailers can take to…
Can Instant Pot Survive Post-Bankruptcy?
Instant Brands, which created the beloved Instant Pot, has filed for bankruptcy. What does the company need to do to survive after the fact?
Will Inflation Reshape Gen Z’s Spending Habits?
Gen Zers are bracing themselves for inflation to persist in their lives. Will the recent inflation spike become a transformative event in the lives of Gen Zers and alter their…
Target Puts Toys, Tech, and Price Front and Center for the Holidays
Target is introducing a 360° shoppable experience on Target.com that will let shoppers explore a virtual room full of toys. Can the digital experience help Target stand out as a…
Vans Has Been Selling Shoes at Pre-Inflation Prices, but Is It Working?
Vans is having trouble skating by in its current state, but can it regain momentum?
What Should a Netflix Store Experience Be?
Netflix plans to open permanent physical locations, named Netflix House, with merchandise, food, and activities inspired by its TV shows and movie content. What do you think of the potential…
Should Grocers Close on Thanksgiving?
Walmart, which ranks as the largest grocer in the U.S., will be closed on Thanksgiving for the fourth consecutive year. Should grocers be open on Thanksgiving to support home cooks…
Can an Ex-CEO Get Dollar General Back on Track?
Dollar General reappointed Todd Vasos as CEO following four straight quarters of earnings shortfalls. Can bringing back Vasos as CEO help Dollar General stabilize the business?
Have You Noticed How AI Has Changed Supermarkets?
Artificial intelligence is taking over grocery stores. How do you predict supermarkets evolve in the near future with AI and robot implementation?
Will Looking at Skills, Rather Than Just Degrees, Help Walmart Attract More Talent?
Walmart is aiming to create more career opportunities for its employees by rewriting requirements for certain corporate jobs and offering more short-form certificates for skills. How can Walmart benefit from…
Ravensburger Brings Disney Into the World of Trading Card Games
Ravensburger is betting on Disney magic to help it break into the competitive category of collectible trading card games. Are there more ways that Disney and Ravensburger can capitalize on…
Will Anger Over Inflation Soon Subside?
Inflation has come down sharply over the past year, but consumers remain grumpy because prices on many items haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels. Will prices have to come down to…
Are Retail Pharmacies and Pharmacists Becoming Endangered?
Local retail brand drugstores are closing up shop and pharmacist hours are also being cut. Are there other ways for these drugstore brands to increase sales and profits?
When Are Outsider CEOs Good Choices To Run Retailers?
A recent report from Citi Research explored the hiring of retail CEOs with no retail experience and concluded that such hirings in recent years have shown a mixed performance. When…
Will $100 Be the Sweet Spot for Free Amazon Fresh Deliveries?
Amazon has lowered the minimum purchase Amazon Prime members have to pay for free grocery delivers from $150 to $100. Will reducing this threshold make Amazon Fresh more competitive around…
Will Wolverine Worldwide Do Better After Selling Hush Puppies?
Wolverine Worldwide is transforming its brand portfolio with two additional divestitures. What impact do you anticipate these divestitures will have on the company’s market share and competitive positioning?
Is Career Development Underdeveloped in Retail?
Whole Foods’ CEO Jason Buechel said a primary employee retention tool for the organic grocer is creating opportunities for advancement. How would you rate how the retail industry supports career…
Can Sotheby’s and Bucherer Start a Luxury Retail Destination Revolution?
Two of Europe’s premiere luxury retailers are poised to start a revolution. Do you think this new collaboration will eventually make waves in North America?
