The landscape of Asian manufacturing, historically known as the global factory floor, is undergoing a profound transformation. As the younger generation increasingly veers away from traditional factory work, Southeast Asian manufacturers are grappling with labor shortages and escalating costs. The implications of this generational shift,…
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…
The McMillanDoolittle team recently explored the newest shopping centers and retailers in Warsaw, Poland as part of our biannual conference with our international consortium, Ebeltoft Group. Read on for our views on the Polish retail industry and take a look at two standout Polish retail…
On November 1st, the locally beloved Chicago grocer Dom’s Kitchen & Market opened its second location in the Old Town neighborhood. The specialty grocery concept provides customers with globally inspired food and beverage options, prioritizing partnerships with local providers to ensure the highest quality products….
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…
Highlighting retail leaders that have created value-driven experiences to foster customer engagement and connection in the metaverse. The Evolution of the Internet Sparks an Explosive Growth Forecast: Bloomberg reports the total market size of metaverse activity totaled nearly $600B in 2021 and estimates global revenue…
Our Expert Review of Key Themes and Innovations Dominating NRF 2022 Last week our team at McMillanDoolittle joined 15,000 executives at the National Retail Federation’s annual Big Show in New York City. After the 2021 conference hiatus, this year’s NRF’s Big Show provided an opportunity…
Ultra-fast delivery startups have emerged as key investment trends among today’s venture capitalists. Startups promise to deliver goods to the consumer in less than 20 minutes. Alongside the pandemic-fueled acceleration of Ecommerce adoption, the rapid DtC Ecomm space has become fertile ground for institutional investment….
Earlier this spring, we had the opportunity to travel to the Monterrey area in Northern Mexico to visit leading retailers with one of our valued client teams. As the pandemic began to ebb, we saw crowds of shoppers, bustling restaurants, and innovative retail concepts. Here…
With jobless claims spiking to 3.3 M last week and more states moving to “Stay at Home”, Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc across the U.S. Many retailers have displayed agility and innovation to quickly implement new tactics to keep business going as well as contribute…
