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‘Invisible’ Channels Eroding Retail Categories
Under-the-radar retail channels such as TikTok, Instagram and marijuana dispensaries are eating up market share in the health and wellness category, our preliminary How America Shops® research suggests. If retailers and brands don’t respond to this threat soon, they’ll suffer the side effects. But we see opportunity. Invisible Channels are...Learn More
Future of Commerce 2030 Series Kicks Off in London
By Scot Meyer, OCTOBER 9, 2024 || A Publication of MMR (Mass Market Retailers) “If you have an interest in what the future holds for this industry, you’re in the right place today,” said Ed Morgan, president of The Emerson Group. LONDON — The Emerson Group kicked off its “Future...Learn More
Our Events - Past and Future
WSL Events Stay on top of our events. In-Person & Virtual. Don’t miss what’s coming. See what we’ve done. Women’s Wellness: The Next Revolution When? June 25, 2026 Where? New York City (Venue Location Coming Soon) What? WSL Strategic Retail will host its 3rd in-person health symposium alongside RetailmediaIQ —...Learn More
4 Households, 9 Channels: The ‘New’ Population Shopping Path
Today’s average household is leaning toward a new population of Hispanics, Boomers, multigenerational dwellers and singles. What retail channels do these demographic segments prefer to shop, and which retail brands? We dug into our 2024 How America Shops® population survey to find out. Are You Merchandising for These New Consumer...Learn More
Beauty Retailers and the Amazon Conundrum
By Kathryn Hopkins, AUGUST 16, 2024 || A Publication of WWD [Women’s Wear Daily] As Amazon continues to beef up its beauty offering, beauty retailers of all shapes and sizes need to stand out from the crowd. What a difference a few years can make. Amazon, once the pariah of...Learn More
What Does the Saks-Neiman’s $2.65 Billion Deal Mean for the Beauty Business?
By Kathryn Hopkins, JULY 9, 2024 || A Publication of WWD [Women’s Wear Daily] Hudson’s Bay Co. reached an agreement last week to acquire the Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion. What has long been rumored became a reality last week. Hudson’s Bay Co. reached an agreement to acquire the...Learn More