by Brian Fichman | Aug 19, 2024 | Article, General, News & Views, Retail
There’s no other way to say it: Pricing has caught up to everyone. If the recent flurry of TikTok videos about McDonalds Hash Browns has shown us anything, it’s that companies simply can’t raise prices forever. At some point, they’ll price themselves out of the...
by Brian Fichman | Jul 29, 2024 | General, News & Views, Retail
When VF Coporation, a conglomerate known for its portfolio of lifestyle brands including Vans, The North Face and Timberland, announced the acquisition of Supreme in 2020 for $2.1 billion, the industry was abuzz. Supreme, a brand synonymous with exclusivity and cult...
by Brian Fichman | Jul 10, 2024 | Article, General, News & Views, Retail
Artificial intelligence and its surrounding applications are just a tool. That’s a key point that many miss, and the reason why some fear that they’ll be replaced by machines. While some jobs will be lost, new ones will be created. And those who embrace AI could...
by Brian Fichman | Jul 1, 2024 | Article, General, News & Views, Retail
THE LANDSCAPE OF RETAIL is as dynamic as it is demanding, characterized by fierce competition and a drive for innovation. And in an industry that thrives on understanding and catering to the majority of purchasing power – predominantly wielded by women – it’s...
by Brian Fichman | Jul 1, 2024 | Article, General, News & Views, Retail
IN A TIME when the retail industry is grappling with evolving consumer habits, digital transformation challenges and heightened competition, the emergence of activist investors has been viewed by many as polarizing. Activist investors, in essence, are individuals,...
by Brian Fichman | Jul 1, 2024 | Article, General, News & Views, Retail
IF AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION is worth a pound of cure, then retailers must work harder to detect early warning signs that can lead to a liquidity crisis. Macro-economics, geopolitics and shifts in consumer spending behaviors certainly have their outsize impacts, but much...
