Can MoviePass help revive America’s malls?
If movie theaters turn into major traffic drivers for malls, MoviePass promises to be a major contributor. Do you think MoviePass will become a significant driver of customer traffic to malls?
Author: Tom Ryan
Should retailers lower expectations around last-mile delivery?
According to the inaugural Retail TouchPoints’ “Last Mile Benchmark Report,” the biggest last-mile challenges for retailers are expectations for fast and free delivery. How close do retailers have to be to matching Amazon’s benchmarks for fast and free delivery?
Are Aldi’s upscale makeovers necessary?
Since entering the U.S. in the Midwest in 1976, Aldi has been routinely described as “bare bones” and “no frills” but now, many of its locations are undergoing major renovations to make them a little more upscale. Was Aldi’s minimalist store design part of its appeal or was an upgrade called for?
What would an acquisition of Humana mean for Walmart and its rivals?
Walmart is in early stage talks to acquire Humana, the second largest Medicare provider and a top health insurer, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Does an acquisition of Humana make sense for Walmart?
Starbucks shifts happy hour to invite-only
Starbucks has brought back its popular afternoon happy hour with deals on Frappuccinos and extended the program to more items. The catch: it’s now invite only. How do you assess the changes Starbucks has made to its happy hour program?
Can gamification solve fashion’s mix and match challenges?
A new startup has developed a “styling game” that claims to not only solve the challenge consumers face finding items that pair well together but feeds cross-sell recommendations to retailers as well. Is gamification combined with crowdsourcing a promising tool for predicting style trends and unearthing cross-sell recommendations?
Do men and women still shop differently?
Men are not embracing online shopping as much as women and are more likely to shop in-store at full-price retailers, according to a survey from First Insight. Do you think the purchasing behaviors of men and women have become more similar or dissimilar in recent years?
Where is the shopping opportunity with voice commerce?
According to a survey from Capgemini, 40 percent of consumers predict that three years from now, they will be more likely to use a voice assistant rather than engage with a retailer’s mobile app or website. Where do you see voice commerce making the biggest difference in the shopping journey?
Has Facebook become toxic for advertisers?
In the aftermath of the Cambridge Analytica revelations, should the advertising community join the #DeleteFacebook movement? Is the Facebook business model in danger of breaking down?
Does #MeToo offer a culture-building opportunity?
Citing the need to support its culture, Nike last week dismissed two executives amid workforce complaints. What lessons should retailers be taking from the #MeToo movement?