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Is Instacart Showing How AI Will Transform the Grocery Experience?
Instacart announced a series of AI-driven upgrades to its websites, apps, and smart carts. In what ways will artificial intelligence likely reimagine the grocery shopping experience?
Amazon Files More Lawsuits Against Luxury Counterfeiters — But Is It Enough?
Amazon and its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) are continuing its crusade against fake goods with new two lawsuits. Is Amazon doing enough to combat counterfeit products on its site?
Enhancing Experiences, Elevating Profits: The Role of Customer Insights
All retail experiences should start with the customer. Oftentimes, however, that isn’t the case. What customer problems have you been able to solve that you couldn’t have seen without insights?
Has Ship-From-Store Worked Out All the Kinks?
Many chains are leaning into the omnichannel benefits of in-store inventory by offering ship-from-store capabilities. Do you think store-based fulfillment of digital orders is now offering significantly more benefits than…
Ready To Try on Clothes Virtually at John Lewis Department Stores?
U.K.-based John Lewis has adopted the Zyler AI-powered virtual try-on platform for its clothing rental website. How do you think virtual try-on and AR functions will affect the fashion industry…
Has Omnichannel Retailing Made Malls More Relevant?
A study from Coresight Research found traffic at U.S. shopping malls has strongly recovered to surpass pre-Covid levels. Is talk of “dying shopping malls” an oversimplification, or does it hold…
Madison Reed Enters Walmart in Wholesale Push — How Will Both Benefit?
Madison Reed is introducing its products into Walmart stores and on Walmart.com as the hair color retailer seeks to reach new audiences. Do you expect Madison Reed to continue expanding…
Does Banana Republic Have a Big Opportunity in Home?
Banana Republic has introduced BR Home, a whole-home business that encompasses bedroom, living room, and dining room furniture as well as lighting and home décor. Do furniture and home goods…
What Will Holiday Shopping Look Like for 2023?
According to Celigo’s 2023 Holiday Shopping Trends Report, survey respondents expect a better shopping experience during the 2023 holiday season compared to past years. Do these findings indicate a shift…
Shop Virtually With Wayfair’s Generative AI Decorify
Wayfair shares their new foray into the world of generative AI. Will it change the way consumers decorate their homes?
¿Las demandas y las deudas llevarán a Rite Aid al capítulo 11?
Según los informes, Rite Aid se está preparando para acogerse al Capítulo 11 de la Ley de Quiebras, lo que ayudaría al minorista a hacer frente a su deuda de…
Will Lawsuits and Debts Drive Rite Aid Into Chapter 11?
Rite Aid is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that would help the retailer navigate its $3.3 billion debt load and pending lawsuits. Is bankruptcy the right path…
Will Walmart Marketplace Become the Retail Giant’s Focus for E-Commerce Expansion?
Walmart added fuel to the expansion of its digital marketplace with an in-person event for third-party sellers. Will hosting in-person events be a significant opportunity for Walmart to expand its…
Will Gen Alpha Consumers Be Much Different Than Gen Z?
Generation Alpha is getting increasingly compared to Gen Z as the oldest Alpha cohorts enter their tween years and start expressing their personalities on social media and elsewhere. How will…
Does Gap Underwear Fit Inside Macy’s?
In the first-ever partnership between the two retail chains, Macy’s introduced an exclusive collection of Gap-branded sleepwear, underwear, and intimates. Is the partnership potentially a bigger deal for the Gap…
Does Adding Buy With Prime Help Shopify?
Shopify reached a deal to integrate Amazon’s Buy with Prime service into Shopify’s app ecosystem. Is the Shopify partnership a big win for Amazon?
How Can Grocers Thrive Despite Rising Inflation-Driven Loss of Trust?
A study by The Feedback Group found that a majority of grocery shoppers have increased their food inflation coping strategies in 2023 compared to 2022. How can grocers win back…
India Is the New American Retail Frontier
Are American companies ready for retail in India? Should every business aim to take root in India as soon as possible to thrive and prosper beyond the ceiling of their…
Are Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Talbots Better Together?
Sycamore Partners has formed KnitWell Group, which combines Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Talbots. What are the benefits and drawbacks of retail conglomerates to individual banners?
Will Best Buy See a Holiday Recovery?
Best Buy’s second quarter marked its seventh straight period of negative same-store sales. Do you see a potential sales recovery for the consumer electronics category by the fourth quarter?
Where Should JCPenney Invest $1 Billion?
JCPenney announced plans to invest $1 billion to further improve the customer experience and operating efficiencies after making “significant progress” in turnaround efforts in 2022. How confident are you that…
