RetailWire

Should Walmart Reinstate In-Store Returns During A Pandemic?

Although public health officials say it’s unlikely COVID-19 infections can be spread by surfaces or physical objects, retailers are being cautious about…

RetailWire: Will The Retail Workforce Ever Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels?

The pandemic has hastened the evolution from analog to digital across all types of businesses, and retail is no different. Approximately 1.1…

RetailWire: Cheers For Lululemon’s MIRROR Acquisition, But Is The Pricing Right?

This week’s purchase of the MIRROR home fitness platform by lululemon athletica for a $500 million price tag could mark the first…

Are Smart Shelves The Tech Supermarkets Need?

Supermarket retailers have long been frustrated by the challenge of providing relevant information at a shopper’s point of decision — in the…

How Will Gen Z Reshape Retail?

Given that the oldest members of Gen Z are just now reaching college graduation age (and the youngest are still finger-painting in…

Should Retailers Prioritize Workforce AI Investments?

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the hot topic at the 2018 NRF Big Show. Big-name retailers, including eBay and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM shared success stories;…

Are Amazon’s Calvin Klein Exclusives Good For The Brands?

Calvin Klein is offering Amazon customers exclusive styles in the two CALVIN KLEIN X Amazon Fashion pop-up stores, as well as online…

Have Retailers Killed Black Friday?

Retailers may have sensed that Black Friday has been losing its punch as the single-day sales bonanza that kicks off the holiday…

AR And VR: Shopping Enhancements Or Shiny Distractions?

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already making inroads in retail. Lowe’s, Wayfair and Design With Reach, for example, use…

Can Discounted Cosmetics Drive Department Store Traffic?

The cosmetics counter has been a rare bright spot in these dark days for department stores — for example, the JCPenney–Sephora partnership…

Will Staples Thrive In Private Hands?

The $6.9 billion buyout of Staples by private equity firm Sycamore Partners wasn’t exactly a shock to retail industry observers. Following the…

Can Amazon Dominate Online Furniture Sales?

The next big move for Amazon will be toward much bigger items: couches, chairs and tables. The online giant is building “four…

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