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Podcast Last week, I talked about the shift towards commoditization that we’re seeing in the retail space today. But, not all retail will become commoditized. Branding is still important, and some categories are too emotional to ever be commoditized. So, what is the opposite of commoditization? Personalization. On the other end of the spectrum from […]

Podcast Episode One of the most interesting developments happening in retail today is the mass commoditization of certain products and services. Before we dive into this concept, let’s take a step back and give a little context around what commoditization means and how we got here within the retail space. When the same product or

Podcast Episode As the dust begins to settle from the first wave of Coronavirus, and stores and restaurants begin to hesitantly reopen, we are beginning to see the carnage caused and how it has paved the way for the “new normal”. Typically during economic crises, the weak are exposed and the strong get stronger, and

It’s no secret that eCommerce sales have skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic. US eCommerce jumped +49% in April, with online grocery delivery as the largest driver of this growth, surging +110% between March and April. While these numbers are great for our overall economy, an increase in online delivery services comes at an environmental

Typically during recessions, we tend to see a large number of mergers and acquisitions (here is a great Mckinsey article on this topic) as struggling companies are strategically bought for pennies on the dollar. While we have seen acquisitions spike during the last four months, specifically within the retail space, we have also seen a new

In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, major retailers across the country are being asked to use their platform and influence to support black-owned businesses. Aurora James, a black fashion designer, has challenged retailers (Target, Whole Foods, Shopbop, etc.) to commit 15% of their shelf space to black-owned businesses. Sephora just became the First Brand to

This last week has been incredibly heartbreaking in so many ways. I’ve felt sad, scared, helpless, and frustrated. It almost doesn’t feel real to watch these violent videos of police, the people who are supposed to be protecting and serving us, blatantly harming civilians. The only words I can think of are holy fuck holy