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Explore weekly articles offering frameworks, trends, and perspectives for leaders shaping the future of retail.

The Adjacency Tax

By Liza Amlani – October 1st, 2026 I walked into Simons in Montreal last week looking for the Adidas wide leg pant. …

Coats In the Middle of August? Let’s Get Back to Reality …

Earning The Full-Price Sale Demands Effort. Here’s How To Do It. …

When Localized Assortments Become Fragmented and Costly …

Merchants need to balance high tech with high touch. …

Coming out of the FIFA World Cup, merchandising and process excellence will be football’s next big thing. …

Denim is tricky to get right. Levi’s is getting it right, here’s why. …

Positive merchandising vibes are radiating from Knix. Here’s why. …

Lululemon’s Recent Earnings Calls Gets The Chief Merchant Assessment. Here Is What We Found. …

Apparel Can Learn From Pharma. Here’s How. …