Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
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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.
Billionaires Behaving Badly
Commercial success and community responsibility aren't mutually exclusive
Walmart Accelerates Global Growth with $6 Billion Mexico Investment
Emphasis on local sourcing and regional supplier networks helps cost efficiencies
Revolution in the Yard: The Shift from Gas to Battery Lawn Equipment
Lawn care industry’s transformation echoes earlier shift in the power tool market
Ep. 103 - Street-Level Shelf Tours: One Man's 30-Country Retail Adventure
Cultural differences impact everything from store design to merchandising approaches.
End of the Penny Could Signal Demise of .99 Pricing Strategy
Retailers brace for 2026 shift
Walmart, Amazon Accelerate Pharmacy Push as Legacy Chains Falter
Rapid expansion comes at a time of deep disruption in the pharmacy sector.
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
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics
Rite Aid's Collapse Highlights Deep Shifts in the Pharmacy Sector
CVS, Walgreens, independent pharmacies all face challenges
Younger Consumers Shift Toward Automated Shopping to Avoid People
Young shoppers actively avoid interpersonal interaction
Loyalty in the Digital Grocery Cart
Digital grocery services: powerful loyalty-building tools driving revenue and retention.