Maryann Javier, Author at WSL Strategic Retail

Retailers Are Losing Category Sales Due to Indecisiveness

November 24, 2023October 13, 2023 by Maryann Javier

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Consumers are finding more categories are a challenge to purchase in the store, and that’s causing them to go online to buy what they need – easily, with discretion and sometimes at a better price. Based on our proprietary consumer insights, these are the categories retailers and brands need to make easier to shop, now. ... Read more

Walmart, Target and Kohl’s Take on Amazon Prime Deal Days

October 16, 2023October 3, 2023 by Maryann Javier

When Amazon Prime announced its 48-hour sales extravaganza, called Big Deal Days, which begins six weeks before Black Friday, several retailers including Walmart, Kohl’s and Best Buy were quick to launch their own competing events. Here’s what these super-early holiday efforts have in common, based on our own Retail Safari® exploration of extending holiday seasons. ... Read more