I am the product of an ‘immersive’ retail upbringing as the son of a midcentury American merchant. I witnessed my dad and uncle go from accidental retailers to brand builders, which became the genesis for my four-decade career as a retail planner, trend forecaster, speaker and
Retail 2024: Target, Nike, Victoria’s Secret Go Local And Get Personal
Beyond the immensity of NRF’s Big Show and Las Vegas’ Shoptalk, this year’s Int'l Retail Design Conference successfully united retail design and the retail bottom line.
Macy’s Lowball Offer: Prelude To Finale or A Linchpin To Revival?
For Macy’s to find its new north star without blowing up the galaxy it will require a unique combination of fresh thinking, fresh money, and even an unlikely partnership.
Target Teams Up With Fashion-Meets-Philanthropy Lifestyle Brand Kendra Scott
Target just nailed another brand partnership coup, which is likely to pay big dividends heading into the holiday season.
Best Buy Tops Estimates While Keeping ‘Shrinkage’ At Bay
While Best Buy is feeling a pullback in consumer spending they have not experienced the high levels of theft that has devastated other retailers' bottom lines.
The Loss Of Buy Buy Baby Suggests Gains For Indie Retailers And Majors
Target, Walmart, and Amazon will gain from the loss of Buy Buy Baby. But beyond the majors there are a slew of independent retailers that will vie for the “baby pie.”