McMillanDoolittle’s Emerson Delgado and Amanda Lai recently spoke with The Schwab Network and WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to discuss how the holiday shopping season is shaping up amid the current economy. Emerson joined The Schwab Network’s Trading360 to review Black Friday sales, Cyber Monday predictions and consumer trends….
As consumer shopping preferences have begun to normalize in a post-COVID retail marketplace, an increasing number of retailers and consumer brands have come to recognize that eCommerce and legacy brick & mortar retail are increasingly becoming complementary platforms to serve and engage shoppers rather than…
Electric DTC automaker Rivian recently opened its first Chicago showroom, dubbed a Rivian “Space”. Rivian differentiates its showroom experience by emphasizing its adventurous and sustainable brand image and partnering with local, mission-driven organizations to celebrate its grand opening. Rivian Aims to Make Electric Vehicles (EVs)…
Performance FY 2023 Like a championship athlete, Nike continues to reach new heights and break records, leaving its competition in the dust. According to its latest earnings report, Nike delivered mid-teens growth and exceeded $50 billion in revenue during the fiscal year 2023, adding $7…
This year, generative AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard have gained popularity for their ability to create new content using algorithms that analyze and mirror existing data structures. However, other industries are beginning to leverage gen AI capabilities to reduce operational costs, optimize…
Earlier this month Petco opened its newest flagship location in New York City’s Union Square. The concept showcases the latest in Petco’s omnichannel capabilities alongside a full-service veterinary hospital, grooming salon, JustFoodForDogs kitchen, and its traditional pet retail assortment. The flagship serves as a destination…
Newest Sweetgreen Concept Partially Automates Food Prep Yesterday Sweetgreen debuted their Infinite Kitchen Concept in Naperville, Illinois, in the heart of the busy downtown of this Chicago suburb. We visited during the late morning on its second day open to the public, and the location…
Sonic Automotive and Audi of America’s Open Hotly Anticipated Modern Showroom This spring, Sonic Automotive debuted a new Audi dealership and service concept in Nashville. The 35,000 square foot, two-story dealership is located in the heart of Nashville’s SoBro neighborhood – steps away from some…
McMillanDoolitle is based in Chicago – which is also home to a wide and inspiring breadth of retail companies and stores. Our team visits stores frequently and leads immersive study tours showcasing new, innovative, and best in class retailers as part of our strategic innovation…
Los Angeles has become a go-to city to visit outstanding retail concepts. McMillanDoolittle designs and leads immersive and inspirational retail study tours to help our clients stay on top of global retail innovation. (To learn more about how our team of retail experts can help…
