Which last-minute holiday options resonate most with holiday procrastinators? How will the intensified battle to make last-minute ordering more convenient affect shopper behavior this holiday season? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I must admit that I am one of those last-minute shoppers, so for me, all of those options Read more…
Is using sales-based hurdle rates still the best way to determine which items should get space on food, drug and mass merchant store shelves? Are there exceptions that should apply? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: For many of the categories mentioned in the article; private label, organic, etc., this Read more…
What do you think of the upside potential for Amazon to open smaller Go stores in office buildings, airports and markets outside the U.S.? Do any of these stand out to you as being substantially greater opportunities? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I had commented a few months back Read more…
Is Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster on-point about Target’s potential value to Amazon? Do you see Target’s board being receptive following the progress it has made in recent years? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Target has more to offer Amazon at this point. If the stock price continues to trend Read more…
What common practices on selling floors lead associates towards hypnotic-like states? What suggestions would you add for keeping the job fresh for store associates? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: I would engage store associates to learn about aspects of retail they may not even be aware of. Things like Read more…