April 11, 2018

We Believe in Showroom Stores, So Does Dyson

Brand: Dyson, a UK appliance maker owned by eccentric billionaire James Dyson. Company sales: $3 billion+ Showroom Network: Paris, Tokyo, Moscow, Jakarta, New York, London, San Francisco, Toronto. Dyson also now operates 460 stores in China, including flagship stores in Shanghai and Beijing. Recent Showroom Openings: New York, San Francisco, and London. The Dyson flagship...

April 11, 2018

Trends Issue 31

A Peek Inside the Best of NYC Retail

Retailers have focused too long on their operations and store ROI and haven't put enough emphasis on the type of personal shopping experience consumers are craving. And no, the answer isn't omni-channel. Have you ever heard a consumer say – man I wish store X had a better omni-channel strategy?! Doubtful. The answer is one-to-one...

April 11, 2018

Trends Issue 31

ICYMI: Shoptalk 2018

What Happens in Vegas, Shouldn’t Stay in Vegas

Couldn’t make it to Shoptalk this year? Don’t worry, we were there and are happy to share a cliff notes version of what we learned. This should only take you a few minutes to read, but the impact on your business could be limitless. Buckle up. The seamless connection between physical and digital (read: omni-channel)...

April 11, 2018

Project Work Issue 31

Sonic EchoPark

Reinventing the Way You Shop for Used Cars

What do you think of when you hear "Used Car Shopping"? You probably cringe a little as you conjure up an image of a salesperson who might three parts smarmy, slippery and dishonest. And then there's the idea of walking a used car lot and wondering if something is wrong with the vehicle, has it...

April 11, 2018

Readers' Poll Issue 31

Choose One: Amazon or Walmart?

As Walmart dominates brick and mortar and Amazon reigns supreme in ecommerce, a readers’ poll between these two retail giants was inevitable. Walmart continues to drive innovation through acquisition of brands like Jet, Bonobos and Modcloth while Amazon tests, learns and expands their bricks footprint with the acquisition of Whole Foods and the growth of...

April 11, 2018

What If... Issue 31

What If Amazon Launched Their Own Delivery Service?

Is this the Amazon Century? It very well could be. Especially if they were to launch their own delivery service. The digitally born e-commerce giant is synonymous for their 2-day delivery, but what if they streamlined the delivery even further and you got that perfect potted succulent the day you ordered it instead of two...