Retail Strategy

11 articles

A split visual contrasting a bustling physical retail store with a modern digital shopping interface, illustrating the dual nature of brand loyalty in the digital age.
Brand Spotlights

What is Brand Loyalty in the Digital Age and Why Does it Matter?

Despite the explosion of e-commerce, a surprising 72% of consumers still prefer to use retail stores as all or part of their primary purchase method, according to Forrester, as cited by Marketsource .

Stella Moreno·August 29, 2026
A modern Target Beauty Studio aisle filled with prestige and emerging beauty brands, showcasing a new era of accessible luxury for shoppers.
Beauty

Target's New Beauty Studio Drives Brand Discovery for Shoppers

On September 10th, Target launched a new 'Beauty Studio' destination featuring 90 prestige and emerging brands, many new to its aisles, in over 600 stores and online.

Sofia Duarte·August 26, 2026
Elegant bottled cocktails from Via Carota displayed on the honor bar in a luxurious suite at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.
Brand Spotlights

Luxury Retail Partnerships Diversify Offerings, Challenging Market Segments

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad has partnered with Via Carota Craft Cocktails.

Stella Moreno·August 24, 2026
A diverse group of shoppers browsing a modern Ulta Beauty store aisle featuring both traditional beauty products and discreetly displayed sexual wellness items.
Beauty

Beauty Brands Expand into Wellness, Redefining Retail Strategies

Sexual wellness brand PlusOne just launched its products in roughly 1,300 Ulta Beauty stores.

Sofia Duarte·August 6, 2026
A luxurious power sofa in a well-lit, modern living room, emphasizing comfort and premium quality for tactile assessment.
Brand Spotlights

Experiential retail booms as consumers demand more than just products

The power sofa, a high-consideration purchase, boasts a 35% conversion rate in physical stores.

Stella Moreno·August 4, 2026
A split supermarket aisle showcasing generic private label products versus vibrant national brand products, illustrating the value debate.
Comparisons

Private Label vs. National Brands: The Value Debate

In 2024, private label sales reached a record $271 billion, revealing a considerable shift in consumer purchasing habits.

Victor Hale·June 17, 2026
Retail store interior with digital screens displaying ads, showing a conflict between technology and shopper experience.
Buying Guides

Retailers Install Digital Screens, Navigating Ads vs. Experience

A recent consumer sentiment study reveals 55% of shoppers feel 'overwhelmed' or 'annoyed' by too many in-store digital screens, often shortening their visits.

Hugo Lambert·June 2, 2026
A modern beauty boutique merging with a vibrant marketplace, showcasing curated products and on-demand delivery options for consumers.
Beauty

Curated Beauty Marketplaces Reshape Brand Discovery Amidst Retail Shifts

Ulta Beauty has added over 1,500 of its stores to the Uber Eats marketplace for on-demand or scheduled delivery, expanding immediate access to beauty products across the United States.

Sofia Duarte·May 11, 2026
A diverse group of customers in a brightly lit Ulta Beauty store aisle, examining skincare and haircare products, symbolizing the beauty industry's adaptation to new consumer demands driven by GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
Beauty

Ulta Beauty Adapts Strategy as GLP-1 Trend Drives New Demand

The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is creating an unexpected new customer base for the beauty industry. Ulta Beauty's CEO confirms the retailer is seeing new demand for products that address side effects like hair loss and skin laxity.

Sofia Duarte·April 7, 2026
Erly Skincare bottle, minimalist design, on a clean counter, with a blurred Ulta Beauty store background and a young shopper, symbolizing the new launch.
Beauty

Ulta Beauty Launches Erly Skincare to Capture Minimalist Demand

Dermatologist-founded Erly Skincare will launch in 750 Ulta Beauty stores, marking a significant bet on the minimalist beauty trend and a key test for building brand loyalty with younger consumers.

Sofia Duarte·April 4, 2026
Models on a runway showcasing a collaborative fashion collection, blending luxury and streetwear, with dramatic lighting and subtle brand logos in the background.
Fashion

How Successful Fashion Brand Collaborations Work: A Complete Guide

The art of the fashion brand collaboration has become a cornerstone of the industry, but these blockbuster partnerships are anything but accidental. Here's a step-by-step guide on how they work.

Sofia Duarte·April 1, 2026