DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How popular do you expect the pharmacy perk to be with current Walmart+ members, and will it help drive new subscriptions? How will the introduction of Walmart+ Rx for less affect the retailer’s competition with not only Amazon but all rivals in pharmacy retail? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think mainstream chains that sell alcohol have yet to move into the legal weed business in states where it has been approved for recreational use? What national or regional retailers, if any, would you expect to go full bore into cannabis if the MORE Act Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have flagships become less worthwhile given pandemic-related challenges and the shift to omnichannel retailing? Where do you see the value in flagships for brands or chains? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: Yes some flagship stores have become irrelevant but here in NYC, it Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Will strength in the home goods category continue post-pandemic and is Wayfair ideally positioned to take advantage of the momentum? How would you rate Wayfair’s strengths and weaknesses versus its larger competitors? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: Wayfair has a wide variety of Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Will Present Shop prove successful for Camp NYC, or is it more likely to create a backlash against the retailer? What are the benefits and drawbacks of incentivizing children to shop online and where should retailers draw the line between meeting a consumer need and exploiting an unsophisticated Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Does shifting to centralized buying offer more benefits or risks for Whole Foods? What do you think is behind the reorganization? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: The question becomes, can centralized buying support local brands? Can this be done in a way that Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How do you explain Crocs’ recent success and its ability to resonate with younger consumers? Is the brand’s momentum being driven by factors that go beyond the pandemic-driven comfort trend? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: Younger consumers may not remember or care that Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Does it make business sense for pharmacies to offer mental health services and therapy alongside current services in those stores? What do you think will be the keys to success or failure in these endeavors? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: At first glance, Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Where are Amazon’s largest logistics advantages (costs, speed, control, information access) as it builds out its internal network? How can Amazon’s retail and shipping competitors best compete? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: There is no doubt that Amazon is a logistics powerhouse. It Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Are you surprised by Jeff Bezos’ qualified endorsement of the outlines of the American Rescue Plan? What do you see as the most needed infrastructure improvements with regard to the retailing industry and its suppliers and what, if anything, should retailers be willing to do (or pay) to support Read more…