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More Brands Checking Into Hospitality & Fitness, Should You?
There is no longer a routine path to purchase, so retailers and brands are breaking their own molds. Among the trends: Many are turning to fitness and hospitality in the latest bid to shape-shift into what shoppers want their stores to be. We’ve reported before that shoppers are increasingly ditching their shopping...Learn More
MMR unveils Women of Influence 2026 honorees: Wendy Liebmann
By MMR, MARCH 11, 2026 || A Publication of MMR (Mass Market Retailers) The recognition showcases the accomplishments of these leaders and their vital role in shaping the future of retail. NEW YORK — The Women of Influence 2026 issue of Mass Market Retailers has been published, honoring a distinguished group of executives whose...Learn More
Beyond the Screen: Why Humanity is Retail’s Secret Weapon in 2026 | EP107
In this episode: As we transition into 2026, the retail landscape is being reshaped by two powerful, seemingly opposite forces: the rapid ascent of autonomous AI and a growing hunger for authentic human connection. In this special year-in-review, Wendy Liebmann reflects on a transformative period of “perpetual chaos,” where shoppers...Learn More
How Gen Z and Alpha will Redefine Retail
Discovery, agency, and identity now form a nonstop loop for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who don’t just shop categories—they curate lifestyles through creators, communities, and causes. In this edition of the Retail Safari® Newsletter, we explore how brands are redesigning retail around their expectations, including… Do Not Rely on...Learn More
Generation Alpha Wants to Shop: 4 Qualities Define How
Generation Alpha – kids born between 2010 and 2024 – are estimated to be worth $255 billion as consumers. And they influence a significant amount of their Millennial parents’ brand choices and household spending. But don’t expect Gen A to simply be an extension of Gen Z. These four factors...Learn More
The Future of Beauty: K-Beauty, Viral Fragrances, and the TikTok Effect | EP106
In this episode: Wendy Liebmann and Elia Auchane recap their recent trip to Cosmoprof North America in Miami. Together, they explore the shifting landscape of the beauty industry, questioning if the sector is “tapped out” while identifying the viral trends, from K-Beauty to Middle Eastern fragrances, that are currently dominating...Learn More