Why Women Feel Misunderstood by Brands: Insights on Buying Power

Women owning their spending power is nothing new — so why are so many brands failing to connect? To better understand the spending power of women today, The Collective, the…

Are Shoppers Nearing Their Breaking Point?

Kearney’s latest Consumer Stress Index report predicts that the current market is in a moment of calm before the storm with calculations of consumer sentiment mirroring consumer behavior and spending…

Lisa Salzer on Lulu Frost’s Joyful Everyday Luxury Charm Collections

Accessories brand Lulu Frost is all about enhancing the everyday. And that means helping consumers find “sparks of joy” in the form of bright charms that stack, inspire and even…

How DOJ’s Apple Case Changes U.S. Retail Game

In March 2024, the Department of Justice filed a case against Apple — accusing the tech giant of monopoly practices. This May, a federal judge ruled that Apple was in contempt…

Allison Stransky on AI, Samsung’s Vision, and Future of Smart Homes

As chief marketing officer and vice president of corporate marketing at Samsung Electronics America, Allison Stransky is at the helm of the mega brand’s marketing strategy, driving initiatives for the…

Spencer Hewett on Building Resilient, Intelligent Store Networks

Spencer Hewett, the founder and chief executive officer of Radar, the RFID technology company, knows that when inventory becomes harder to replace it is imperative to get smarter about what’s…

Anisa Kumar on Tariffs, Trade & Optimizing Post-Purchase Strategies

Anisa Kumar, chief executive officer of Narvar, the post-purchase intelligence platform provider, is looking at the full picture, tackling every step in the consumer journey as retailers strategize on how…

How AI Will Transform Fashion Shopping, According to Nikki Baird

What will shopping for fashion look like 25 years from now? According to Nikki Baird, vice president of strategy and product at Aptos, the future is all about hyper-personalized, tech-enabled…

Gen Z and Millennials Redefine Necessities Amid Economic Uncertainty

A cost-of-living crisis is hardly new territory for Millennial and Gen Z Americans as a new cloud of uncertainty hangs over the state of personal finances, but consumer behaviors continue…

Lauren Harwell Godfrey on Intentional Living and Jewelry Design

Self-taught jeweler, known for creating her whimsical namesake jewelry brand, Lauren Harwell Godfrey has a deep love of brand building, creating with intention and giving back to the world around…