When Routine Breaks: Why Everyday Grocery Decisions are no Longer Automatic
The era of autopilot shopping is ending. For decades, many CPG categories benefited from something close to cruise…
Executive Viewpoints June 2
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Pretty Products, Ugly Lawsuits: Legal Risks Facing Beauty Brands
The beauty industry is increasingly targeted with consumer claims, including class action litigation, particularly in consumer-friendly states such…
Executive Viewpoints May 22
TJX Forecasts Strong Year Following 9% Q1 Sales Increase
Economic uneasiness that has more consumers seeking value helped boost TJX’s Q1 results, and increasing numbers of Gen…
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The Store Manager Bottleneck: Why Execution Is Retail’s Hidden Margin Killer
In today’s retail environment, store managers are no longer “just” operators. They are culture carriers, translators of strategy, problem solvers, and the primary architects of the customer experience. Every corporate…
June 1
Why U.S. Retailers Must Embed Sustainability Across Operations in 2026, Not Just Product Lines
Environmental concern among American consumers is growing, with 80% of shoppers worried about purchase-related environmental impact. Consumers are purchasing…
Executive Viewpoints May 20
Bridging the Fresh Execution Gap: The Strategic Integration of AI and AR
Grocery retailers are facing two realities that define the current operating environment. Labor costs, while no longer accelerating,…
Executive Viewpoints May 7
How Floral Wholesaler Fantasy Farms Meets Mother’s Day Demand
Florists and floral wholesalers face unique pressures in the lead-up to peak periods such as Mother’s Day and…
Features May 6
REI Narrows 2025 Losses by $102 Million as Union Targets Anniversary Sale for National Boycott
REI reported a $102 million bottom-line improvement Monday in its 2025 results, but the recovery faces an immediate…
News May 4
Growing Adoption of AI Makes it the Next ‘Trust Battleground’
Consumers are engaging with AI in ever-growing numbers, but the technology itself is so new — and is…
Features April 27
Nike to Cut 1,400 Global Operations Jobs as it Consolidates Tech Footprint
Nike will cut approximately 1,400 roles in global operations, with the majority in technology areas, as the apparel…
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