Fresh Thinking for
Modern Retail Leaders

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

The Afterlife

I’m kicking off with a little shameless self-promotion. If that’s not your thing, skip it, unsubscribe, whatever you like. But there’s a …

That’s What’s Up.

Raj launched his “power ranking” style newsletter last week to highlight the moments that made him ask, “What’s up with that?” Half-joking, …

What’s Up With That?

This week’s newsletter is based on one question… “What’s up with that?” Because there is a bunch of stuff that I have …

Size (Still) Matters

Yes, size still matters. (hee hee, cue the teenage giggles) It’s no shocker that sizing and fit drive a huge share of …

Hidden Damage

Where is the “hidden damage” in your business? If that sounds like an odd question to you, well, it is. If it’s …

We Don’t Sell Tops. We Sell Tuesday Mornings.

Consider the following: A beauty brand selling a single lipstick vs. a beauty routine. A furniture brand selling a single chair vs. …

Material Aura Farming

I’m experiencing a kind of material déjà vu. Here’s what I mean. Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a next-gen material company is winding …

Hot Flashes. Cool Apparel.

Pay attention. I’m going to tell you about a $17 billion opportunity. In a recent newsletter published by XRC Ventures, menopause is …

Beauty. Not For Everyone.

Beauty is a beautiful idea. Just ask Gap Inc. The company has announced plans for a phased beauty rollout, starting with “test …

From Stitch to Scale: RSG x Lectra Survey

The fashion manufacturing and product development space is evolving fast. Naturally, this brings new opportunities but growth can be limited by persistent …