Retail Department Stores Failing to Evolve
Pam Danziger of the Robin Report tells her readers that department stores’ problems are more fundamental than mere competitive pressure. They are failing to...
What Lies Ahead for the Holiday Shopping Season?
Liz Young of The Wall Street Journal reports that UPS is bulking up on its holiday hires, but most companies are holding back in...
MAYHEM: Porch Pirates Use Tracking Numbers to Steal New iPhones
Esther Fung of The Wall Street Journal reports that thieves can appear within minutes or even seconds to grab packages containing iPhones. Police say...
Organized Fraud Costing Retailers Billions
Liz Young of The Wall Street Journal reports that efforts to exploit retailers’ return programs are growing more organized, fueled by websites and messaging...
America Is Adding New Scrutiny to Chinese Trade Loophole Abusers
Richard Vanderford of The Wall Street Journal reports that a move by the US will block many imports from using a trade provision critics...
Retailers Focused on Year-End Goals
Phil Lempert of The Robin Report reports that retail prices are in the bullseye for fall 2024. Lempert writes:
As the retail sector transitions from...
E-Commerce Giant Opens Logistics Services to Merchants
Liz Young of The Wall Street Journal reports that Walmart's new services for third-party sellers take a page from Amazon’s fulfillment operation. Young writes:
Walmart...
Consumers Are Putting Off Home-Renovation Projects
Aarthi Swaminathan of MarketWatch reports that between high interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty, homeowners are taking a pause on big projects, CEOs say....
Retail Rivals Combine in $2.65 Billion Deal to Woo Luxury Shoppers
Suzanne Kapner and Lauren Thomas of The Wall Street Journal report that with a little help from Amazon, retail rivals to combine in $2.65...
Are Robots Coming for the Retail Jobs?
Are robots poised to take on retail jobs? The Robin Report's Arick Wierson discusses the future of retail robots, writing:
What’s up with robots in...