Starbucks, arguably, was once one of the most beloved brands in American consumerism. The fabled third place—neither home nor work—was a sanctuary where a person could get a customized latte, a ...

The immediate priority for retailers hit by cyberattacks is to understand where critical systems depend on technology that is ...

The work of scientists and researchers deserves celebration, but solid climate, energy, and technology breakthroughs need ...

Mary Jo Pile’s well-earned career in retail is a great example of taking what you have learned and then applying it to your own business. She worked her way into store, district, and regional ...

Sweden has never lacked global brands. IKEA, H&M, Volvo, Spotify and even pop band ABBA have helped turn a country of just over 10 million people into an unlikely consumer brand and cultural ...

In my work with retail leadership teams and in conversations with board members, I keep hearing versions of the same concern. The consumer is behaving differently, but too many companies are ...

More than $100 billion in tariff refunds have been issued by the federal government since the Supreme Court ruled many of them were illegal earlier this year. A precise percentage of how much of that ...

Retailing has always been a fragile beast, with few brands that endure and become future-proofed. Ironically, early success can often lead to a failure to innovate and complacency. That was not Sleep ...

The ultimate measure of a luxury brand’s success is having a deeply dedicated, loyal customer base—brands want clients that belong to them. But today’s luxury consumers have flipped the script: They ...

Inflation and insecurity coexist, with continued and even spectacular spending in some segments and quiet economic collapse at the bottom. The result? A consumer in crisis. TRR’s special report, The ...

The off-price channel continues to outperform the entire retail business in 2026; that’s pretty much become the new normal. But recent financial results from the biggest players in the business show ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has long promised a bonanza for U.S. retailers and global brands as the Americas act as the centerpiece of a tri-nation sporting event designed to attract millions to North ...