Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about retail and the forces that are redefining shopping. Champs Sports, a division of Foot Locker Inc., has introduced a ...

To connect with shoppers and reach new customers, retailers have been increasingly launching store concepts, aiming to differentiate themselves from the competition. Some concepts, like The Vitamin ...

Sarah Andelman is wondering: Are florists the new baristas? Live plants and cut flowers are infiltrating fashion boutiques like coffee bars did back in the day, including Agnès B.’s Rue du Vieux ...

The most successful in-person retail concepts closely align the shopping experience with guest expectations. This is as true for new brands as it is for well-established ones: there are substantial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The author of many tech books, Michael Ashley covers AI and Big Data. “But seriously, I actually have a way normal life for a ...

Retailers focusing on sustainability can realize a number of benefits, including improved customer sentiment, great employee engagement and lower costs. Athletic brand and retailer PUMA has ...

In the world of retail, competition is fierce. Brands find themselves in pursuit of distinguishing their presence and developing intimate connections with their customers. Amidst the array of products ...