HOME FURNISHING+DECOR BRANDS WINNING & LOSING The winning brands maintain tight control over #design, #manufacturing, #distribution, #marketing, and the all-important path to purchase. therobinreport.com/proven-retail-… The Robin Report @consultASG #tre #retailtrends

RETHINK RETAIL PODCAST Discover how Build-A-Bear Workshop is transforming the retail landscape through innovative technology in this insightful episode of the #RethinkRetail podcast, featuring BAB's Dara Meath. open.spotify.com/episode/5tDQk2… #tre buildabear #creativity #retailtrends

I had a great store walk with Marc Rosen, Michelle Wlazlo, and Michelle Sing along with the store and regional manager. Learned loads and took many photos of the refurbished store. Will post a summary tomorrow or over the weekend!

RETAILLOCO AT MALL OF AMERICA The Location Based Marketing Association & MOA will feature speakers exploring the latest developments in Retail Tech. Retail Speak followers receive 30% tickets, use discount code RetailSpeak30 thelbma-loca.org/retailloco-mal…… #RetailLoco #retailtech #tre

Google's new 'Point & Ask' #AI assistant, Project Astra, can be revolutionary for #EdTech, #Retail, #FashionTech, #CPG, #HealthTech industries📱🔜🔎#GoogleIO Nicolas Babin Dev Khanna Rob May #TechWithPurpose Dr. Marcell Vollmer 🇺🇦 #StaySafe #CES2025 💙 #TechForGood 💙 Franco Ronconi 🇮🇹 Kohei Kurihara - Privacy for all together 🌍 Eveline Ruehlin Ene Joanne Moretti.

Beautiful #GenAi motion video for Christian Louboutin by designer Esteban Diácono 👠👠🚶‍♂️ #FashionTech #Retail Joanne Moretti. Ene Lori ♥ Influencer Brand Creator Dr. Monika Sonu I Founder Healthinnovationtoolbox Franco Ronconi 🇮🇹 Eveline Ruehlin @LavaletteAstrid Dev Khanna Sen. Sally Eaves 💙 #TechForGood 💙 Hana Dr. Khulood Almani | د.خلود المانع Dr Efi Pylarinou

This is a great day because justice prevailed; Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. But a sad day because we have a former president who committed several crimes. If this had gotten out before the ‘16 election, if they hadn’t paid off Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougall, I

LIGHT FIELD DISPLAY (LFD) COULD RESHAPE RETAIL Kirameki, an ultra high-definition LFD represents the real texture of materials, allowing the viewer to see different perspectives of the image as they move around, fastcompany.com/91135100/kiram… #retailinnovation @innoluxgogreen #tre #ai

MINNESOTA BRANDS UNDER THE RADAR: WINMARK, EVEREVE, AND HAMMER MADE Hammer Made’s attention to #detail is mindboggling. The brilliance of such limited runs creates a FoMO factor for their loyal customer base. lnkd.in/gX2rxSJN The Robin Report @consultASG #resale #tre #fashion

RETAIL RELATES PODCAST: Revolutionizing Retail: Melissa Gonzalez on Integrating Technology and the Customer Experience. As principal at MG2 she was recognized by WWD as one of the “25 Most Influential Women Leaders of 2022.” bit.ly/3REYP9N #RetailRelates Melissa Gonzalez #tre

WEBINAR: ROBIN REPORT & PLACER.AI ANALYSE THE FIRST HALF OF 2024 Join Placer.ai’s Elizabeth Lafontaine, to uncover the latest #trends in #retail using location intelligence lnkd.in/gfFCg9yE The Robin Report Shelley E. Kohan @consultASG @ealajontaine

ESTY FOCUSES ON CREATIVITY OF SELLERS WITH NEW STANDARDS #Etsy is promoting #creativity and #authenticity in its merchandise w/ new set of standards intended to help sellers and buyers better understand their focus. chainstoreage.com/etsy-focuses-c… #editedofferings #topretailexpert #tre

BIG LOTS MOVES BIG INTO GROCERY #BigLots’ journey from a closeout retailer to a prominent #discountretail chain is a testament to its resilience and adaptability. #DiscountGrocery may help shape its future. therobinreport.com/big-lots-moves…… #discountgrocery The Robin Report @consultASG #TRE

CHIPOTLE AND WONDERSKIN LAUNCH LIPOTLE (kid-you-not) #Chipotle and @Wonderskin are making #burritoproof intro 'Lipotle,' a new, limited-edition green Lip Stain Kit just in time for National Avocado Day July 31st bit.ly/3Sz3DxZ #nationalavocadoday #guacrocks #TRE

RETAIL UNWRAPPED PODCAST: THE 2024 ELECTION EFFECT ON RETAIL Arick Wierson and Shelley explore #consumerism, the struggles of the middle class, and the unique perspectives of #GenZ and #GenAlpha now and post-election. lnkd.in/g3ZUHV8A Arick Wierson 🇦🇴🇧🇷🇺🇸 The Robin Report @consultASG

CPG BRANDS HAVE BROUGHT ON THEIR OWN DEMISE Tone-deaf #CPGbrands continued their "price elasticity" quarterly tropes while grocery chains felt an obligation to become “shock absorbers” for their customers. therobinreport.com/how-major-cpg-… #grocerychains #TRE The Robin Report @consultASG

BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS WILL BUTTON-UP AND CUE UP FOR MALL OF AMERICA GIVE-A-WAYS About a quarter of a million folks are getting ready to ascend upon America's biggest, busiest mall, and it won't be just to shop bit.ly/3VbEXwY #RetailVoicesbyNRF #TopRetailExpert #BlackFriday

TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO RETAIL 2025: Doug Stephens talks to Retail Dive's Daphne Howland about what to expect from AI, the important role of businesses in society and why optimism is possible over the long term. lnkd.in/gxQFXgFR #retailtrends #genai #TRE #RetailVoicesbyNRF

HONORED TO BE AMONG THE '25 #RetailVoices by #NRF, created by the National Retail Federation, in partnership with #RETHINKRetail and supporting partner #WomeninRetail recognizing and celebrating influential voices impacting retail. bit.ly/3CahplH #TheBigShow #NRF25 #TRE

JOANN'S BANKRUPTCY: DYSFUNCTION REIGNED The habitual (overt or accidental) communication breakdown between corporate decision-makers and store-level operations clearly played a role in #Joann’s undoing. therobinreport.com/joanns-bankrup… #retail #retailnews #RetailVoices #TopRetailExperts