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Do We Need Toy Stores Anymore?
Even though Toys R Us has made a comeback by opening up branded sections inside Macy’s department stores across the U.S., its future remains uncertain. Are the days over when…
Will Back-to-School Shopping Reach Record Levels This Year?
With the end of summer quickly coming into view on the horizon, back-to-school shopping is already in full swing. If the NRF is right about back-to-school spending reaching record levels,…
Should Restaurants Like In-N-Out Ban Masks for Employees?
In-N-Out plans to start barring employees in five states from wearing masks in order to “promote clear and effective communication” and showcase “our Associates’ smiles.” Should retailers start encouraging associates…
The AI Genie Is Out of the Box — But What Does This Mean for Consumer Trust?
Consumers are experiencing a mixed reception to the growing importance of AI in both their lives and retailers’ e-commerce experiences. What steps, if any, should retailers take to make shoppers…
Will Sensory-Friendly Saturdays Make Retail More Accessible?
Saturdays in July and August, most Walmart stores across the nation are providing sensory-friendly hours between 8 and 10 a.m.
Debería McDonald’s haberse sumado a la tendencia TikTok del ‘batido de la mueca’?
El hashtag #GrimaceShake ha acumulado más de 2.700 millones de visitas en TikTok desde el 12 de junio, cuando McDonald’s puso a la venta una edición especial de batidos con…
Should McDonald’s Have Joined the ‘Grimace Shake’ TikTok Trend?
The #GrimaceShake hashtag has amassed over 2.7 billion views on TikTok since June 12 when McDonald’s released a special-edition berry-flavored shake.
Smartphone Design Devolving Due to Replaceable Batteries?
According to Android Authority, the European Council agreed to make official the new regulation requiring all smartphones sold in the EU to have replaceable batteries by 2027.
Why Is Barbie Hot Again?
Barbie is back as a cultural icon as the Barbiecore pink-aesthetic trend continues and a blockbuster movie arrives this weekend.
Walmart’s Open Call Continues To Support Products Made in the USA
Walmart has officially kicked off the application period for the 10th anniversary of Walmart and Sam’s Club’s largest sourcing event, Open Call 2023.
Are Online Pickers Ruining the In-Store Grocery Experience?
Online pickers are being called out for hogging parking spots outside stores and clogging aisles inside.
Retailers’ Attempts To Dissuade Returns May Impact Brand Loyalty
The tension between retailers and shoppers is growing, and it’s because of returns.
Is Grocery’s Path to Online Profitability Getting Any Clearer?
Grocers have significantly expanded e-commerce operations over the pandemic, but only 45% are profitable online.
How To Shift to a ‘Test and Fail’ Mentality
A “test and fail” mindset says: “I’m willing to fall a few times along this journey in order to pick myself up, learn on the fly, and ultimately reach the…
Will Celebrity Shopping Carts Drive Some Buzz for Walmart?
Taking celebrity endorsements to another realm, Walmart is showcasing the shopping carts of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, multi-platinum recording artist Becky G, and fictional celebrity Barbie as…
The New Sustainable Material Making Fashion Waves? Wood
Has the time come for all brands to be part of the retail sustainability movement?
Should Domino’s Work With Third-Party Delivery Apps?
Reversing its long-held stance against working with third-party delivery apps in the U.S., Domino’s Pizza has agreed to make Uber Eats its exclusive third-party delivery service.
How Brands Are Making Margins and Loyalty Grow With Digital Goods
Brands have an opportunity to turn content into digital goods (products and services that are completely delivered using information technology) to get closer to consumers, create communities, and develop an…
Should Retail Companies Offer a Lifetime Warranty?
When offered by a retail company, a lifetime warranty is both a business strategy and a consumer benefit rolled into one, but with its fair share of pros and cons,…
Can Brands Avoid Turning Off Customers When Changing Sizing Ranges?
It’s always a risk to discontinue products, especially when a company’s value proposition is based on having great breadth and depth.
Is Affiliate Marketing Getting Enough Respect?
DTC brands are reportedly ramping up investments in affiliate marketing as the cost of social media advertising has soared due to competition and iOS privacy restrictions.
