How Public Programming Creates Competitive Advantage for Retail
In the competition for foot traffic and loyalty, the winners aren’t the developments with the newest retailers, but they are those that give people a […]
Manifesting at the Speed of Wi-Fi I Retailing Insight
Are We Scrolling Away Our Power? You’ve set your intentions. You’ve visualized your desires with crystalline clarity. You’ve even created a vision board—but here’s […]
Discretionary Spending Leads Canada’s September Retail Growth
September’s Canadian retail picture reflects shifting consumer psychology as much as economics. With All Stores up 5.7% YOY and discretionary (All Stores less Automotive, Food, […]
A Once-in-a-Generation Tribal Funding Moment—And How Cisco Should Show Up
Co-authored by Alice Sanchez, Co-Lead, Native American Network (NAN); Josh Hammonds, Co-Lead, Native American Network (NAN) We are living in a pivotal moment for Tribal […]
The Penny Stops Here: As 200-year-old Coin Ends its Run, Retailers Face Costly Shift Without Clear Rules
The old adage about penny-pinching is about to fall by the wayside: after more than two centuries in circulation, the U.S. penny has finally outlived […]
From TikTok to the till: Adapting to new buying behaviours across different demographics
Social platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are collapsing the traditional retail funnel. Today, discovery, engagement and purchase often happen almost instantly, forcing retailers […]
From Function to Feeling: How Retailers and Manufacturers can Humanize AI to Build Lasting Loyalty
From shelf to screen, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of retail. Over half (55%) of U.S. retail marketers are planning to increase AI investment […]
Inside the Digital Product Passport: How Retailers Can Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage
In 2026, the European Union will introduce the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a scannable, standardized digital record tied to every product sold within the EU. […]
Inside the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend with a Local California Gift Shop
Chuck out your white and silver holiday décor, because this year it’s shaping up to be a “Ralph Lauren Christmas.” The term — which harkens […]
Budget 2025: Retail industry reacts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Budget today, prompting mixed reactions from the retail sector. Reeves announced permanently lowered business rates for 750,000 retail, hospitality […]