DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What obvious and less obvious factors are driving the appeal of strip centers and grocery-anchored retail? What do you suspect will be the hot spots of retail real estate in coming years? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: Outdoor strip centers, I believe, are Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you think the concern bodegas have about being pushed out of existence by ultra-fast delivery is warranted? What can bodegas and other mom and pop c-stores do to remain relevant in the face of ultra-fast services? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: We Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are the pros and cons of a “narrow and deep” vendor mix? Do off-pricers likely face more downside risks or potential benefits with a more streamlined vendor base? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: In my experience at DSW, I was frustrated with Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why hasn’t the standard shopping cart been modified much since its arrival early in the twentieth century? Do you still see a tech-infused, self-steering future for grocery shopping carts? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: I’d be very happy to get a cart that Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Will CVS be a stronger drugstore retailer as a result of its plan to close 900 stores, operate three distinct formats and utilize a different executive leadership model? Do you see this strategy as more of an offensive or defensive move? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Will the new Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go concept be a winner for both companies leading to a wide rollout across the U.S.? Do you see opportunities for similar combinations between other parties that could rival the Starbucks and Amazon collaboration? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Does Walmart’s core strengths plus the diversification of its business into other areas (ads, fulfillment services, et al) give it the hedge it needs to be more aggressive on price during the holiday season? How aggressive do you expect Walmart to be and how will that affect its Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Will automated warehouses enable Walmart to keep up with Kroger, Amazon and other rivals making big investments in their supply chain infrastructure? Do you see more opportunities for Walmart to automate distribution centers to further improve on its performance? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What should retailers and consumer brands do about angry or negative online reviews? What factors are most helpful in online reviews when it comes to influencing purchasing decisions? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: Some people are never happy no matter what the retailer, Read more…
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Which of the steps Crocs is taking to mitigate supply chain constraints make sense for other vendors and retailers to embrace? Are there maneuvers it might add? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust: Perhaps some but not all strategies will be effective for other Read more…