Direct-to-consumer (DTC) models revolutionized retail for brands by operating with superior margins unburdened by the costs of stores or wholesale economics. Their Achilles’ heel has been the increasing costs of online customer acquisition, which has led many to struggle with profitability and turn to new…
Earlier this month, ALDI opened its first checkout-free store in the Netherlands in the city of Utrecht. Frank Quix, Managing Director from our Dutch partner Q&A Insights & Consultancy, visited this innovative store, and talks to Jan Oostvogels, CEO of ALDI The Netherlands, about this…
Since the founding of Lululemon in 1998, the rise of athletic apparel, or “athleisure” has been redefining the fashion industry. Lululemon continues to innovate within many product categories, including women’s and men’s apparel and accessories for yoga, training, running, on-the-move (OTM), and “woman-first” footwear. Joining…
Luxury resellers are increasingly focused on developing the in-store experience to win in the growing $26 billion luxury resale space As we continue to observe post-pandemic recovery in physical retail traffic and in-store spending, several luxury resellers have opted to expand their physical footprints. The…
During the Covid-19 pandemic customers relied on curbside pickup, buy online, pick up in store and home delivery to shop for essentials while physically distancing from others. And although retailers were quick to offer and expand these services, they are continually looking for new ways…
HassleLess Mattress’s experimental retail stores remove the salesperson to drive down costs, allowing the customer to browse comfortably, and eliminating the notoriously high-pressure sales environment of a typical mattress store. The Wisconsin-based retailer is just beginning its regional expansion, with new locations popping up across…
Trend Spotlight from RI 2022: TYPY Unveils Fully Automated Store for Unmatched Convenience This week we are highlighting a grocery innovator from our recently published Retail Innovations 2022 report under the Efficiency-in-store theme. This section includes companies that offer game-changing in-store digital tools, smart…
Ailing US department stores are increasingly pressured to spin off their Ecommerce operations. We share our thoughts on whether these moves make for a clever strategy or merely offer a last resort. The retail world has been abuzz with Ecommerce spin-offs, beginning with Saks Fifth…
Trend Spotlight from RI 2022: Foxtrot’s Modern Stores Redefine Convenience Retailing This week we are highlighting an elevated convenience concept from our recently published Retail Innovations 2022 report under the Efficiency-out-of-store theme. This section includes companies that offer innovative and convenient solutions that save people…
Whole Foods recently opened a 21,000 square foot store in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington D.C. It is notable for being only the second “full sized” supermarket to incorporate the Just Walk Out technology that first appeared in Amazon Go stores and more recently…
