Walmart’s Stunning Reversal Earlier this week the retail giant caught the industry by surprise with its decision to close all Walmart Health clinics and its virtual care service. It’s worth noting that Walmart announced plans to open 22 new Walmart Health locations only a month…
Happy Earth Day from the McMillanDoolittle team! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest global publication that provides a blueprint for a more sustainable retail industry. This collaborative market study with the Ebeltoft Group, a consortium of global brand and retail experts, represents…
HBO Max recently premiered “Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion,” a documentary exposing the controversial marketing strategies, leadership, and fast fashion production practices of teenage-focused apparel chain Brandy Melville. Known for its one-size-fits-“most” approach, Brandy Melville skyrocketed to popularity among teen girls in…
Technical outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx opened a new location in Chicago’s Southport Corridor this month, marking the retailer’s 4th Chicagoland area store. Our McMillanDoolittle team attended Arc’teryx’s engaging and community-centric Grand Opening event. If you’re a retailer looking to design a memorable and customer-centric experience, contact…
Immerse your teams in our 1-day strategy workshop to build a strong foundation to integrate digital-first concepts, tools, and processes enabling digital business transformation Today’s Consumers Demand an Integrated Leadership Approach At McMillanDoolittle, we believe there’s never been a better time to invest in your…
Austin, the capital of Texas, is a vibrant, eclectic, and creative city that has recently experienced remarkable growth and transformation. Austin’s retail landscape reflects the uniqueness of the city’s culture, making it a wonderful destination to explore best in class retailers. McMillanDoolittle specializes in designing…
After Abandoning its Northward Expansion Plans, Ulta Beauty will Partner with Grupo Axo to Enter Mexico in 2025 What’s in it for Ulta Beauty and Grupo Axo? On the heels of another strong year, Ulta announced last week that it will expand into Mexico in…
Target will launch its new paid membership program next month alongside a revamped loyalty program. In addition, Target just announced it will be expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint by an additional 300 stores with a refreshed store experience over the next 10 years. The newly announced…
Whole Foods Market announced plans to introduce a new “quick-shop store format” named Whole Foods Daily Shop, with the first location slated to open later this year on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Ranging between 7,000-14,000 square feet in size, the new small format…
Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro in early February, marking the onset of the “era of spatial computing”. To explore the implications this holds for brands and retailers, our team at McMillanDoolittle demoed the device at the Apple Store located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. For…
