Another Shoptalk in the rearview mirror. After a busy and productive week in Las Vegas, here are my takeaways from one of the most important shows in the retail calendar. I organized my thoughts based the factors that are important to our consulting and our…
Earlier this year, we released the 20th edition of Retail Innovations. Neil Stern, CEO of Good Food Holdings, Partner Emeritus at McMillanDoolittle, and former Chairman of the Ebeltoft Group reflects on the changes we’ve seen in the industry. Download your own copy of Retail Innovations…
Long associated with traditional recliners and comfort, La-Z-Boy is actively repositioning itself as a lifestyle brand with a focus on modern aesthetics, evolving consumer preferences, and new retail experiences. As part of this transformation, the company has opened its first “Experiential Store” in Chicago’s Lincoln…
Earlier this year, we released the 20th edition of Retail Innovations, our annual exploration of the most cutting-edge concepts driving retail forward. For our second #ThemeThursday, we’re diving into “Enriched Business Models”, with a focus on TikTok Shop. As companies seek to diversify their offerings…
McMillanDoolittle is proud to present the 20th edition of Retail Innovations, our annual exploration of the most compelling themes and standout concepts shaping global retail. For our first #ThemeThursday, we focus on “Engaging Destinations”, highlighting the latest innovation from Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti, Grand Tour…
Nearly half of companies report that demonstrating AI business value is a top barrier to implementing Generative AI capabilities. In this Harvard Business Review article, Mary Purk—McMillanDoolittle’s resident GenAI leader and founder of the AI and Analytics Institute at Wharton—shares actionable strategies to help organizations…
McMillanDoolittle is pleased to present the 20th edition of Retail Innovations, our annual publication that features the most cutting-edge retail concepts. We’ve curated 49 case studies, across 21 countries, in collaboration with our global Ebeltoft Group partners. These cases embody one of this year’s four themes:…
Key Trends from NRF 2025 Big Show: AI, RMN’s, Digital Twins, ESG, and More Every January, the retail industry kicks off the new year by converging at the Javits Center in New York for the National Retail Federation’s Big Show to explore new solutions and…
While AI—particularly Generative AI—is still in its infancy within the Retail industry, a clear convergence is emerging in how it is being deployed, with notable similarities in pilots and subsequent rollouts. However, critical differences arise in how Retailers prioritize these pilots and use cases, creating…
We’re excited to share that three of our McMillanDoolittle consultants have been named to the prestigious RETHINK Retail Top Retail Experts (TRE) list for 2025! This distinction celebrates their thought leadership, expertise, and commitment to driving innovation in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods industry….
