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Lululemon’s Q1 Profits Slide Amid Product Missteps and Leadership Turbulence

Lululemon's first-quarter results showed the mounting cost of doing business while managing pressure on multiple fronts, from a product campaign that did not deliver to a months-long founder proxy battle…

News June 5

The Silent Computer Vision Revolution in Physical Retail

In the past decade, the retail world has undergone an accelerated digital transformation like no other. While we once settled for self-checkout kiosks as a time-saving solution, the technological spotlight…

Executive Viewpoints June 5

Retail Associations Warn of Memory Chip Shortage Due to AI Data Center Expansion

A coalition of nine trade associations sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on June 3, 2026, warning that a memory chip shortage due…

News June 4
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Five Below’s Revenue Surges on Squishy Dumplings and Social Media Listening

Five Below's Q1 net sales increased 32.5% to $1.29 billion, which executives attributed to a marketing and merchandising overhaul. The Philadelphia-based company for teens and tweens projects slower growth in…

Features June 4

Register Now for June Webinar: How to Overcome Fragmented Commerce and Scale Global Retail

We’re bringing industry experts and retail technology leaders together for four sessions focused on practical applications of AI and related technologies.

News June 4

How Grocers Can Overcome Concerns Around Agentic AI and Improve Margins

The grocery business goes back centuries, founded on a simple agreement between consumers and retailers: reliable access to safe and essential products at reasonable prices. Even amid constant change and…

Executive Viewpoints June 4

Macy’s, Ulta Report Consumer Resilience and Strong Q1 Results

Despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures and widespread reports of consumer caution, retailers like Macy's and Ulta Beauty reported robust first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026. Data suggests a disconnect between consumers' stated…

Features June 3

Beyond the Match: How Retailers and Brands Aim to Ride 2026 World Cup Momentum

With 6 billion viewers expected to tune in, American Dream, Adidas and The Home Depot are showing that the biggest World Cup 2026 marketing plays aren't on the pitch —…

Features June 3

Is Your Social Listening Strategy Feeling a Bit Out of Shape, or is it Ready to Catch the Next Big Wave?

Products fly off the shelves before you know it, and suddenly you’re left wondering how to keep up with what customers want next. Sound familiar? Retail has always moved quickly,…

Executive Viewpoints June 3
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