Welcome to The Merchant Life - the newsletter for retailers and retail enthusiasts seeking the insider perspective of…
Ayaz KarimJune 1, 2022
The Assortment
Our blog with editions of our newsletter, media appearances, and other merchandising wisdom.
Old Navy set out to make clothes shopping more inclusive for women of all body…
Ayaz KarimMay 20, 2022
Target was a model of agility during the pandemic, quickly expanding BOPIS and curbside pickup…
Ayaz KarimMay 16, 2022
The Retail Innovation Conference & Expo went by so fast and I wish I could have captured…
Ayaz KarimMay 11, 2022
E-commerce sales accelerated to unprecedented levels throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but despite online’s hype, brick-and-mortar…
Ayaz KarimMay 6, 2022
Liza Amlani is a go-to expert in retail merchandising, product creation and accelerating speed to…
Ayaz KarimMay 5, 2022
Audrey Taylor (Global Retail Business Manager at OFFPRICE) chats with Liza Amlani (Founder & CEO…
Ayaz KarimApril 28, 2022
We are excited to have Liza Amlani on to discuss accelerating speed to market in…
Ayaz KarimApril 22, 2022
At its Analyst Day earlier this week, Lululemon announced plans to launch a two-tiered membership program tied…
Ayaz KarimApril 22, 2022
Love may be blind, but consumers aren’t. At least when it comes to higher prices.…
Ayaz KarimApril 20, 2022
Active subscribers are up 110% at the end of fiscal year Q4 2021 compared with…
Ayaz KarimApril 19, 2022
At Designer Brands Inc.’s investor day earlier this month, the company said its private brands would drive…
Ayaz KarimApril 14, 2022
Welcome to The Merchant Life, for retailers and retail enthusiasts seeking the insider perspective of all…
Ayaz KarimMarch 31, 2022
Retailers are frustrated and tired. ➔ Tired of late shipments and stock-outs. ➔ Tired of…
Ayaz KarimMarch 28, 2022
According to a survey by Capgemini, 64% of brick-and-mortar retail customers indicated a lack of…
Ayaz KarimMarch 24, 2022
Over the past month, Fashion Week events have been making headlines worldwide, as brands unveil…
Ayaz KarimMarch 18, 2022
Welcome to The Merchant Life, for retailers and retail enthusiasts wanting the insider perspective of all…
Ayaz KarimFebruary 28, 2022
Welcome to The Merchant Life, for retailers and retail enthusiasts wanting the insider perspective of all…
Ayaz KarimJanuary 31, 2022