Coronavirus Archives - WSL Strategic Retail

Retail Safari® Reopened Retail: A Look at Copenhagen

February 14, 2023June 17, 2020 by WslAdmin

What’s with the sneakers? As retail reopened in the US and around the world, one category that shoppers flocked to is sneakers. Did feet grow as America was locked down? Do new-found home fitness routines require new yoga shoes? Or is it part of shoppers’ continuing passion for comfort and wellbeing? This isn’t just ... Read more

Retail Safari® Reopened Retail: A Look at Israel

July 24, 2023June 10, 2020 by WslAdmin

The COVID-19 retail rollercoaster. Israel was one of the first countries to issue “stay at home” orders back in February and one of the first to begin reopening in mid-May. Zack, our Israel Scout, noted that shortly after full reopening (including retail, restaurants, salons) cases spiked then declined again. What should we anticipate and how ... Read more

Will Shoppers Surge to Re-opened Retail? Probably Not

November 24, 2023June 10, 2020 by WslAdmin

Sales signs may not be enough to bring shoppers into reopened stores. Two mighty forces are working against a resurgence of store traffic: One is the risk of contracting COVID-19, which will keep many shoppers away; the second will be how shoppers rethink spending after being unemployed or furloughed for months. Our Retail Safari® scouts ... Read more

Conversations with WE: Leading Through a Crisis – LIVE CHAT

February 14, 2023May 26, 2020 by WslAdmin

Our Wendy Liebmann interviews Heather Hughes, SVP/GMM Walgreen Co. on leadership and life during the coronavirus. As board members of WE: Empowering Women to Advance Wellness, Wendy and Heather discuss developing talent in a crisis and everyday, and the importance of "raising your hand" in order to grow. Live Chat Transcript Wendy: Hello, hi. ... Read more

Stores are Reopening | Lessons for Retailers

July 24, 2023May 26, 2020 by WslAdmin

As pandemic-related business restrictions ease and retailers reopen, they will be evaluated by how much they show they care about protecting their shoppers. Retailers have an immense responsibility for the attitude and presentation of their stores, in addition to the safety of all inside. We took a few shopping trips and found some good examples ... Read more