Opinion

Greed is good, a Hollywood actor famously said onscreen nearly three decades ago. Perhaps, but usually only for a few players in the overall market and, even then, only for a short time. Persistence and patience may be better characteristics for decision-makers, particularly in the ever-changing mass retail industry.

David Orgel takes a look at how retailers can get excited about the promise of digital technology and e-commerce.

While customers often make a shopping trip to pick up their traditional standby items, today’s consumer also loves an unexpected product that is on-trend. Seasonal items can be both traditional and trendy, and they can round out a retailer’s private-brand offerings to reap rewards.

Dan Mack examines recent research by McKinsey that reveals the steps companies have taken to exit declining businesses and invest in digital reinvention

DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson discusses the decline of Toys “R” Us at the hands of private equity.

ECRM’s Wayne Bennett highlights how the company continues to help connect retailers and suppliers in an increasingly crowded retail environment.

In spite of an administration that looked eager to crack down on cannabis legalization, more states, red and blue alike, continue to move forward and evolve their thinking around medical and adult-use cannabis.

Neil Saunders lays out four reasons as to why Walmart may want to consider going through the possible merger with Humana.