Retail Leadership & Strategy

Stay informed on the latest coverage of the retail landscape for industry leaders and decision-makers. Explore articles covering sales tech, marketing strategies, consumer trends, and other merchandising insights.

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Jan 9, 2025

Fabletics Is More Than Just A Celebrity Athleisure Brand

Activewear Fabletics has proven it has staying power, growing to $850 million in sales, 100+ stores and expanding from women's athleisure to men's activewear and scrubs.

ByPamela N. DanzigerContributor
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Jan 8, 2025

America’s Top Grocer? You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It

Dunnhumby’s methodology for ranking grocers is to create a composite score based on customer perception and financial performance.

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Jan 8, 2025

New Celebrity Baby Pygmy Hippo Gets A Flowery Name

Over 100,000 votes poured in to name a baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. The winner is a sweet tie-in with the mother hippo's name.

ByAmanda KooserContributor
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Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Holiday Online Sales Reach Over $240 Billion, Up 8.7%

Consumers used their smartphones, took recommendations from chatbots, and leveraged discounts to buy higher priced goods this holiday season.

ByJoan VerdonContributor
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Jan 6, 2025

How Brands Can Thrive In 2025: 9 Trends And Strategies For The Year Ahead

What are the brand vibes for 2025? From underconsumption and strategic indulgence to resilience-centering retail and ‘joy divisions,’ here are 9 ways for brands to thrive in '25.

ByKatie BaronContributor
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Jan 5, 2025

Why An RFID Label On A 72¢ Box Of Crayons Is Reason To Be Tickled Pink

An increasing number of consumer goods costing less than three dollars are receiving RFID smart labels. This is good news for shoppers and frontline retail employees.

ByMarshall KayContributor
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Jan 5, 2025

Entrupy Battles Counterfeiting As Luxury ‘Dupes’ Become Ubiquitous

In the U.S., the counterfeit market is estimated at $872 million, Entrupy’s State of the Fake report highlights the growing counterfeit market's detrimental effects.

ByCassell FerereContributor
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Jan 3, 2025

Do Trademarks Still Matter In 2025?

Consumers can be confused about the source, and they may be confused about whether one product manufacturer has authorized the other.

ByJess CollenContributor
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Jan 3, 2025

Half Of Big Lots Stores Could Be Saved In Variety Wholesalers Deal

Up to a half of Big Lots stores look set to be saved after it agreed to a transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partner that enables the transfer of Big Lots assets.

ByMark FaithfullContributor
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Jan 2, 2025

Why Did Guess’ Shares Slide 40% In 2024?

This underperformance is notable in comparison to the S&P 500 index.