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Forecasters Predict Tepid Holiday Sales Growth as Consumers Lean In to Austerity: Consumer sentiment has ticked up, but forecasts for Q4 retail sales see only modest growth as shoppers trim their budgets.

Could Amazon Pharmacy Become the Largest Drug Store in the USA?: Amazon has been quietly assembling the parts of what could become a healthcare delivery giant.

Retailers Expect To ‘Eat’ Latest Tariff Hikes, Not Raise Prices: Retailers are absorbing rising tariffs instead of raising prices. With inflation easing, sourcing strategies are shifting. How will this impact the future of retail?

Does Nike Need A Brand Makeover —Or What?: Nike faces challenges with declining revenue and innovation. A new leadership hire aims to refocus on customers and regain its edge.

How Ross, Warby Parker, and Cava Are Defying a Choppy Economy: Despite economic challenges, Ross Stores, Warby Parker, and Cava Grill thrive by innovating, expanding physical stores, and connecting with Gen Z consumers.

The Gen Z ‘Underconsumption’ Trend: The Canary in the Coal Mine?: Gen Z embraces "underconsumption," signaling a shift in spending habits amid economic challenges. Retailers, take note of this growing trend.

Starbucks Has Lost Its Way (Again) And Founder Howard Schultz Knows Why: Starbucks faces challenges with declining sales and shifting customer needs. Can new leadership revive the brand or will it drift towards mediocrity?

For Retailers And Brands, The Next Recession May Already Have Begun: Is a recession already here? Despite optimistic forecasts, weak earnings and shifting consumer behaviors suggest economic trouble ahead for retailers and brands.

Sagging Sales At Starbucks, McDonald’s And Apple Betray The ‘Soft Landing’ Meme: Economic experts predict a "soft landing" for the U.S., but sagging sales at McDonald's, Starbucks, and Apple hint at a looming shift in consumer sentiment.

The Apparel Industry’s Stubborn Low-Tech Forecasting Problem: The apparel industry's outdated forecasting faces challenges. AI offers solutions, but brands like Burberry struggle. Explore industry issues and potential fixes.

The Dark Side Of Technology: The Tyranny Of Now: In "The Dark Side of Technology: The Tyranny of Now," Petro explores how the relentless pace of digital communication drives hasty, flawed decisions in life and business.

Gen-Z May Be The Most-Studied Consumer In History. Here’s What We Know So Far: Discover key insights about Gen-Z's shopping habits, values, and influence on retail. Learn how this digital-native generation is shaping the future of consumer behavior.