In a shift driven by the rise of hybrid work, the traditional weekday lunch rush in American bars and restaurants has yet to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. How can restaurants and bars attract more weekend and evening crowds as weekday lunch traffic declines?
Bill Simon, the former president and CEO of Walmart U.S., believes Walmart’s service proposition still isn’t where it needs to be to hold on to the higher-income customers that have traded down to the chain during the inflationary cycle. Will convenience, product, service, store ambience, or some other factors stand out as critical in supporting retention?
Walmart has launched an innovative virtual shopping platform, Walmart Realm, that represents a significant evolution in the world of e-commerce. With influencer-led virtual shops like those in Walmart Realm, how might traditional retail marketing strategies adapt?
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced a new organizational structure across its product, brand, and merchandise teams following the departure of its acclaimed chief product officer, Sun Choe. Will this new structure help compensate for the loss of Choe?
Costco has expanded its accessibility by forming a strategic partnership with Uber, allowing non-members to order products from the warehouse club. How does this partnership reflect changes in retail logistics and consumer accessibility?
A recent survey of more than 6,500 UK adults — including more than 2,300 who identified as disabled — found that 32% had not seen any disability represented in the media and advertising content they had seen, watched, or read during the last six months. Why are disabled people or themes so rarely featured in advertising?
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after abruptly closing numerous locations. In what ways do you foresee restructuring efforts impacting the brand's image and market positioning?
In his first quarterly earnings call since returning to the CEO role after four years, Under Armour founder Kevin Plank outlined a new Protect This House turnaround strategy. What do you think of his plan?
Starbucks faced a disappointing quarter with declining same-store sales in the U.S. and China, leading to a 2% dip in global revenue. How can Starbucks optimize its digital strategies and app enhancements to attract and retain customers?
Some fashion insiders are predicting that the quiet luxury trend is on its way out, making room for the comeback of blingy, loud fashion. Do you see quiet luxury remaining a strong trend for a while, or do you see a shift soon to bolder designs?
