Retail channels are diversifying and the term “be where your customers are” has never been more prevalent than now. From delivery to the digital metaverse, finding ways to not only…
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Neighborhood Goods Disrupts the Department Store Model
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Last year certainly wasn’t a smooth year for retail, especially for department stores. With challenge though ultimately came positive change and bright spots to signify rebirth and resurgence in retail.…
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Blu Dot Clicks With Showroom Bricks
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Minneapolis based, furniture retailer Blu Dot was founded in 1997 by two architects, Maurice Blanks, and John Christakos, and a sculptor Charles Lazor. The brand was born out of frustration…
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Fast Casual: Amazon’s Next Move
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Not too long ago investors, analysts, reporters, and retailers were all caught by surprise by the headline announcement of Amazon acquiring Whole Foods. Since then the ecommerce giant has been…
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