Author: Cyrus Pari
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The Power of Gathering: Why Shared Experiences Are the New Growth Engine for Local Business
For years, streaming was a solitary experience. We curled up on the couch, binged shows on our own schedules, and shared quick reactions in group chat [...]
Walmart Announces Leadership Changes as John Furner Takes Over as Global CEO
Walmart announced a series of executive changes late last week as John Furner prepares to take over as CEO of the world’s largest retailer on Feb. 1, [...]
2026 Retail Outlook: Where Smart Bets Will Pay Off
As retailers and investors therein plan for 2026, the big picture matters. Expect continued attention to inflation, interest rates, and consumer confi [...]
Marine Layer’s Journey From T-Shirt to Trendsetter
In episode 499 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mike Natenshon, founder and CEO of apparel brand Marine Layer. Beginning f [...]
AI is Powering the Next Era of Retail Transformation
Retail is entering a new phase of digital maturity, one where artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool to optimize processes, but the engine behind n [...]
5 Data and AI Trends That Will Reshape Retail Marketing in 2026
Retail marketing is moving through a period of realignment. Privacy expectations, rapid artificial intelligence adoption, and the demand for accountab [...]
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy
Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectio [...]
Building an Integrated Marketing Plan Across All Online and Offline Channels: When 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 (and Not 5)
All marketing leaders have been there: you get a monthly sales report from your email manager and then your social manager and then your direct mail m [...]
Personalized or Creepy? Getting AI Right in Retail
Retailers are pushing hard to personalize every step of the shopping journey. As the tools get sharper, so does a real challenge: knowing when persona [...]
Why Digital Real Estate Networks Will Be Retail’s Most Valuable Asset in 2026
Industrial real estate is back in the spotlight. Prologis and other large landlords are reporting renewed demand as retailers and brands stabilize vol [...]