DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Has it become significantly more important for retailers to retain their senior staff? What job aspects that don’t involve a paycheck are particularly beneficial in improving retention? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : That is why huge layoffs or re-orgs such as the Read more…
Is there a new wave of selfish shoppers shopping for themselves after the holidays? Are retailers wise to peg promotions to the concept of the selfish shopper or are they diluting potential profits? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : I don’t think they are diluting Read more…
Are there more pros than cons in expanding open-container drinking at shopping centers? If successful, should access be expanded to enclosed malls and other retail channels with some restrictions? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Well clearly it will help loosen up shoppers and should Read more…
Which companies would be on your list of candidates to earn the distinction of top retailer of the year for 2019? What retailers are you expecting big things from in 2020? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : I say Nordstrom for their bold moves into Read more…
Do you predict that return rates will continue to climb in the years ahead? Is a high return rate the inevitable cost of doing business online — and worth it? What solutions best mitigate the inherent costs? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Yes, return Read more…
How important is it to retain startup founders, co-founders and other key personnel after an acquisition, and for how long? What’s the key to retaining employees that have become accustomed to a more entrepreneurial structure? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Unfortunately, this remains true Read more…
How will the joint procurement deal between Kroger and Walgreens benefit the two companies, and what will it mean for competition? What other types of retailers do you expect might join the Retail Procurement Alliance? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Good news for Kroger Read more…
What do you think retailers can learn from the success of Haford Hardware’s 2019 Christmas commercial? Should family-owned retail businesses in the U.S. try to work the same magic as Haford Hardware? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : The magic of kids/family, good music and Read more…
When should a retailer hold true to their brand vs. adapting to the local market? Do you think some localization is always required? If so, how much? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Yes and no. Look at what the folks from Fixer Upper have Read more…
What do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges facing retailers like Kroger that are experimenting with dark kitchens for home food delivery? What will determine the eventual success or failure of Kroger’s dark kitchen pilot? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Seems like Read more…