Think Tank
Why Growth Marketing Will Help Retailers Stay Afloat
Monica Deretich, an advisory board member at Sailthru, says retailers can nurture leads with personalized…
Why Enhancing Forecasting, Scenario Planning Is imperative Now
Jill Standish discusses how retailers can become "future-ready."
The Undercover Boss: Discerning the Customer Story in Rich Detail
Industry insiders discuss the role of leadership in discerning the customer story.
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The Post-COVID-19 Digital Brand Landscape
Massive changes in tech and consumers' use of channels were already starting to require a new approach to…
Looking Back at the Rana Plaza Tragedy: What’s Changed Amid the Pandemic?
The authors look at how human rights are faring in the garment sector after the seventh anniversary of the…
COVID-19 Forces Change on Luxury Industry
The luxury industry survived the Great Recession of 2008, and will weather this disruption, too.
Virtual Insanity
Danilo Venturi, director of the Polimoda fashion institute, shares ideas for what fashion needs to do in a…
Unusual Times Call for Unusual Talents
As companies adapt to an uncertain outlook, it might be time to give a larger space to neuroatypical talents…
Dear Retailers: Just Stop, Take a Deep Breath, and Listen
Greg Petro offers food for thought during a most trying time at retail.
Why WeChat Is Not Social Media
Growth and engagement rates on the ubiquitous app are sliding. This is how international brands should…
The ‘New’ New Normal in Retail
The coronavirus outbreak is reshaping retail, and companies will need to adjust.
COVID-19 Could Usher in a New Normal, Sustainability, Social Purpose
Andrea Weiss discusses how to make the retail recovery more sustainable.
What Retailers Can Learn From DTC Brands
Jason Maynard, senior vice president of global field operations at Oracle NetSuite, shares insights from…
Force Majeure Considerations in Retail Leases
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, what are the obligations that fall under retail leases?