Executive ViewPoints

What Goldilocks Can Teach Us About Fending Off Amazon

Amazon’s children’s book subscription service that Prime members can subscribe to launched in August 2018 — and book publishers are all saying,…

The Vision Of Retail 2020: On-Track Or Off-The-Tracks?

It’s nearly here folks! We’re spiraling towards 2020, where the rubber meets the road on whether our many prolific pontifications of the…

Retailers Set To Thrive On Consumer Confidence And Homebuying Trends

Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers continue to navigate some fairly challenging waters. They’re maneuvering between complicated economic conditions that impact staffing, inventory and manufacturing…

Direct-To-Consumer Brands Set To Soar In 2019: 3rd-Party Logistics Firms Help Fuel Growth

We’ve all heard the radio ads and seen the TV commercials — from socks and bedsheets to bras, hair color and more…

NRF 2019: On The Cusp Of The Next Big Thing

This year at the National Retail Federation’s annual conference, NRF, there weren’t any ah-ha moments. There was no massive new concept or…

2019 Retail Trends: Creating Meaningful Connection Online And On The Ground

Two iconic cinematic scenes come to mind when imagining the near-term future of retail: The first is from 2001: A Space Odyssey…

Rise Of Returns: How Retail Can Combat Its $351 Billion Problem

The next time you think about returning an item to Amazon, be forewarned: Return too many items in a year, and you…

Finding The Right Benefits And Engagement Strategies For Retail Workers

One of the biggest challenges retail employers face is finding relevant benefits solutions for their entire organization. With both employees behind the…