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Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
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Booze Sales Face Regulatory, Consumer Changes
State Sales Laws, Online Landscapes Shifting
Walmart, Competitors Expand Digital Offerings
Retailers Pushing for Advantages in Online Spaces
Ep. 104 - Who Knew? The Walmart You Thought You Knew Is Gone
Andy Wilson sits down with Kim Souza, a veteran journalist on the Walmart beat.
Billionaires Behaving Badly
Commercial success and community responsibility aren't mutually exclusive
Ep. 103 - Street-Level Shelf Tours: One Man's 30-Country Retail Adventure
Cultural differences impact everything from store design to merchandising approaches.
Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
RFID tech transformed Walmart's apparel business
Ep. 96 - Retail Transformation: Five Decades of Industry Insights with Terry Trofholz
A look at history, potential futures of restoring, manufacturing
Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Breaking down the preferences and power of younger consumers
Ep. 94 - Silicon Valley Meets Small Town: Global Innovation in Bentonville
DBB talks supply chain tech, from the Plug and Play summit last week in Bentonville
Ep. 93 - Break into Walmart: The Expert’s Blueprint with Lane Carruth
Lane and Andy examine the unique aspect of Walmart's online space
Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
Coupons Go Digital: Retailers Face New Battleground Over Savings Access
Traditional open coupons focus on reach, while loyalty discounts focus on retention and personalization
Ep. 104 - Who Knew? The Walmart You Thought You Knew Is Gone
Andy Wilson sits down with Kim Souza, a veteran journalist on the Walmart beat.
Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
End of the Penny Could Signal Demise of .99 Pricing Strategy
Retailers brace for 2026 shift
Porch Piracy: Retailers, Delivery Services Fight Back
Package thefts present multi-billion-dollar problem.
Retailers Rethink Checkout Tech
Self-checkout fades as RFID technology offers newer techniques
End of the Penny Could Signal Demise of .99 Pricing Strategy
Retailers brace for 2026 shift
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Mounting Uncertainty Prompts Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Across Retail
Retailers increasingly try to model for macroeconomic events beyond traditional scope.
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Walmart Accelerates Global Growth with $6 Billion Mexico Investment
Emphasis on local sourcing and regional supplier networks helps cost efficiencies
Rite Aid's Collapse Highlights Deep Shifts in the Pharmacy Sector
CVS, Walgreens, independent pharmacies all face challenges
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Family Dollar Sale Underscores Broader Challenges in Food Access
Dollar stores often primary source for household essentials, basic groceries
Ep. 104 - Who Knew? The Walmart You Thought You Knew Is Gone
Andy Wilson sits down with Kim Souza, a veteran journalist on the Walmart beat.
Billionaires Behaving Badly
Commercial success and community responsibility aren't mutually exclusive
Dollar General’s RMN Expansion Signals Broader Shift Among Off-Price Retailers
Off-price and dollar-store retailers have lagged in adopting e-commerce.
Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
Coupons Go Digital: Retailers Face New Battleground Over Savings Access
Traditional open coupons focus on reach, while loyalty discounts focus on retention and personalization
Walmart Debuts Sparky AI Assistant for Customers
Tech represents next step toward agentic AI-driven portals
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Apparel, But Market Remains Fragmented
Majority of clothing purchases still spread across department stores, discount chains, digital brands
Retail Beauty Sector Undergoes Strategic Expansion and Innovation in 2025
Shoppers demand more from both in-store and online interactions
Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
RFID tech transformed Walmart's apparel business
Coupons Go Digital: Retailers Face New Battleground Over Savings Access
Traditional open coupons focus on reach, while loyalty discounts focus on retention and personalization
Walmart Debuts Sparky AI Assistant for Customers
Tech represents next step toward agentic AI-driven portals
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Apparel, But Market Remains Fragmented
Majority of clothing purchases still spread across department stores, discount chains, digital brands
Dollar General’s RMN Expansion Signals Broader Shift Among Off-Price Retailers
Off-price and dollar-store retailers have lagged in adopting e-commerce.
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Ep. 98 - Every Brand Deserves Its Day: How Data and AI Are Democratizing Digital Marketing
Discover how small and mid-sized brands can compete with marketing giants using data, AI, and retail media. Shaun Brown of BirdDog shares insights on democratizing digital marketing, maximizing 1P data, and winning with smarter strategies—not bigger budgets.
Sam Walton’s Saturday Morning Meetings: Lessons for Today
Walton's plan blended speed, visibility, shared purpose
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics
When Tariffs Hit the Shelf: A Retailer's Survival Guide
Critical adaptation strategies separate struggling retailers from successfully navigators
Retail's Incomplete Sustainability Journey
The retail community stands at a critical crossroads with three key opportunities to drive meaningful change.
Grocery Prepares for Seafood Shift as Pacific Fishing Grounds Reopen
Retailers ready for expanded domestic supply
Power Surge: Convenience Stores Embrace EV Infrastructure
Chargers becoming a staple offering for retailers
Walmart Debuts Sparky AI Assistant for Customers
Tech represents next step toward agentic AI-driven portals
Retail Beauty Sector Undergoes Strategic Expansion and Innovation in 2025
Shoppers demand more from both in-store and online interactions
Dollar General’s RMN Expansion Signals Broader Shift Among Off-Price Retailers
Off-price and dollar-store retailers have lagged in adopting e-commerce.
Balancing Technology and Trust: The Future of Responsible Retail Innovation
Scott examines possibilities and responsibilities in retail AI deployment