3/17/2026 Most brands measure experience backward.
3/16/2026 Average electricity prices for retailers in the U.S. increased 4.8% annually from 2019 to 2023 and continue to trend upward.
3/12/2026 Retail leases go down as liabilities on the balance sheet, but another option is to see them as assets that can be used creatively.
3/10/2026 Recent freight disruption is uneven by mode, and it’s important not to conflate operational noise with where the real cost impact is building.
3/9/2026 Retail has been in a state of constant flux since the dawn of online shopping at the turn of the century.
3/3/2026 The Supreme Court’s decision to block this administration’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) brought retail executives momentary perceived relief from duties that cost U.S. importers an estimated $175 billion in extra taxes.
2/26/2026 Fifth Avenue, Rodeo Drive, and … Columbus?
2/24/2026 The operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the United States and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
2/23/2026 At NRF 2026, the industry focus shifted from generative to agentic AI.
2/19/2026 Crypto ATMs are a familiar fixture in the 2026 retail landscape.
2/17/2026 Tariff policies have drastically changed over the past year, requiring merchants to quickly adapt to new market rules.
2/11/2026 Retail expansion today is increasingly defined by one question: “how fast can we open?”
