Alibaba, China’s largest online retailer, has held preliminary talks with Kroger on a potential partnership, according to a report last week from the New York Post. What would Alibaba offer to Kroger in a partnership and vice versa?
At least in the U.K., graying Baby Boomer women feel largely ignored by advertisers with brands only wanting to talk to them about “the end of life and physical decline: stair lifts, funeral plans and hearing aids.” Are stereotypes about aging negatively affecting the ability of marketers to connect with older female consumers?
Blockchain, the underlying ledger technology behind bitcoin, landed on numerous prediction lists as one of retail’s transformative technologies for 2018. While many focused on blockchain’s potential use in the supply chain, a newer focus is on marketing. Where do you see the largest potential for the use of blockchain technology in the retail eco-system?
At 2018 CES, Toyota Motor Corp introduced the e-Palette, an electric, driverless, multi-purpose vehicle “designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications.” What potential retail applications do you see for vehicles like Toyota’s e-Palette concept?
According to a report from Business Insider, the rollout of an order-to-shelf inventory system is being blamed for frequent stock outs in at least some Whole Foods’ locations. Are you a fan of order-to-shelf inventory management systems for grocers?
At a panel discussing diversity at last week’s NRF Show, J.C. Penney’s CEO Marvin Ellison recalled a “key learning” he gained early in his career when he reached the corporate office of his former employer, Target, in Minneapolis in the early nineties. What advice do you have for expanding diversity in retail, whether at the c-level or selling floor?
In a keynote presentation at NRF’s Retail’s Big Show, Doug McMillon, Walmart’s CEO, highlighted the importance of fostering a culture that supports change in an increasingly tech-driven marketplace. What advice would you have for retailers looking to create a culture of change?
In recognition of how unrealistic body images can negatively influence health, CVS on Monday committed to significantly reduce the amount the digitally-altered imagery it uses in selling beauty products. How do you think women and girls will respond to CVS’s push for transparency in the beauty category?
According to National Retail Federation, about 13 percent of holiday purchases are returned, but the process has become exceedingly complicated with the arrival of online selling as well as BORIS (buy online, return in-store). What do you see as the best strategies to handle online returns?
Boxed, the online retailer and wholesaler of bulk items, reportedly has a surprise possible suitor: Kroger. Does an acquisition of Boxed make sense for Kroger?
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