When should a retailer hold true to their brand vs. adapting to the local market? Do you think some localization is always required? If so, how much? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Yes and no. Look at what the folks from Fixer Upper have Read more…
What do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges facing retailers like Kroger that are experimenting with dark kitchens for home food delivery? What will determine the eventual success or failure of Kroger’s dark kitchen pilot? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Seems like Read more…
What can retailers learn from the Jet City Grocery failure and how might they apply it to their own fresh delivery initiatives? What does this mean for the viability of Jet.com as a standalone e-tailer, and what do you think Walmart’s long-term plan is for the Jet.com website/brand? Interactive Edge’s Read more…
What can retailers learn from the Jet City Grocery failure and how might they apply it to their own fresh delivery initiatives? What does this mean for the viability of Jet.com as a standalone e-tailer, and what do you think Walmart’s long-term plan is for the Jet.com website/brand? Interactive Edge’s Read more…
Where do you see the biggest opportunities for grocers to elevate their food private-label offerings? Does product innovation, quality, marketing, pricing or some other aspect stand out as the biggest shortcoming? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Those retailers that are not focusing on private Read more…
Could you see in-store farms scaling across the country chain-wide for Kroger? What operational burdens might grocers have to consider before attempting this type of operation and how might it change relationships with produce suppliers? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : At first glance, this Read more…
Will news of the Macy’s data breach negatively affect its holiday sales performance? Does Macy’s need to take steps other than those already taken to deal with the public reaction and underlying weaknesses in its systems? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : Unfortunately this is Read more…
Is Five Below damaging its value proposition and shopping experience by selling products above $5.00? Does management need to be more transparent with its tactics or would the best move be to abandon the pricing shift? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : It is not Read more…
Would Amazon benefit from doing more to minimize the environmental impact they profit from? If Amazon included an “eco-friendly” shipping option, informing shoppers of the reduced environmental impact of delayed shipping or combining items, would it make a difference? How likely is it that others would follow Amazon’s lead if Read more…
What is your take on the significance of Shoptalk’s announcement? How would you rate the progress that retailers are making when it comes to recognizing, mentoring and rewarding female talent within their ranks? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments, featured on RetailWire’s Braintrust : I think this is great and smart Read more…