Ace Hardware’s edge isn’t inventory—it’s community. In Retail Unwrapped, Molly Hjelm joins Shelley Kohan to share how Ace builds local trust while scaling nationally. 🎧 Watch the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #AceHardware #RetailMedia

Women’s sports are booming—and so is the ROI for brands. From Caitlin Clark to Coco Gauff, today’s athletes are driving record viewership and cultural influence. Nick Cormier explains why brands should get in the game. #RetailInsights #WomensSports

Oreo + Reese’s = stunt or strategy?. With 85+ Oreo flavors already, this collab looks like another gimmick—but it says a lot about falling snack sales and cocoa price pressures. Phil Lempert breaks it down. #TRRLive #OffTheShelf #RetailInsights

Why launch a retail media network now?. In Retail Unwrapped, RedVest Media’s Molly Hjelm joins Shelley Kohan to share how timing, community, and ROI come together. 🎧 Watch the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #RetailMedia #AceHardware

Are drones the future of last-mile—or just a shiny distraction?. Amazon & Walmart are betting big. Most retailers are waiting. Brian Delp breaks down why regulation may change the game. #RetailInsights #DroneDelivery

Cracker Barrel’s rebrand backfired—angering loyal customers, drawing in the President, and forcing a reversal. This week’s Retail Miss unpacks how a logo change turned into a brand embarrassment. #RetailMiss #CrackerBarrel

Retail media doesn’t have to feel like spam. Ace Hardware’s Molly Hjelm shares how RedVest Media builds trust, drives ROI, and scales local relevance across 5,100 stores. 🎧 Tune into the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #RetailMedia #AceHardware

Even top leaders face imposter syndrome. In Lead Like Her, Kimberly Minor shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt—and how it shaped her leadership path. 🎙️ Watch the full episode → #LeadLikeHer #Leadership

Target’s new CEO has a plan. The problem? It may not go far enough. Shoulberg breaks down what Michael Fiddelke should really be worried about as Target struggles with supply chain, customer trust, and fading relevance. #RetailInsights #Target

Exceptional quality isn’t optional—it’s the key to consumer trust. Honest CEO Carla Vernón joins Shelley Kohan to explain why great products are still the heart of great retail. 🎧 Watch the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #HonestCompany

Play dolls are fading—but collector dolls are booming. From reborns to Barbie to the Labubu craze, the kidulting trend is fueling a $14B market that’s only growing. Pam Danziger explains:. #RetailInsights #ToyIndustry #ConsumerTrends

Semiconductors depend on PFAS—but retailers can still lead. Arick Wierson explains how new destruction tech gives electronics retailers the power to break the PFAS liability cycle and protect consumer trust. #RetailInsights #PFAS

Ingredient reformulation and clean beauty standards are reshaping the industry. Honest CEO Carla Vernón joins Shelley Kohan to break down how brands can lead with transparency. 🎧 Watch the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #BeautyIndustry

Ferrero just bought WK Kellogg for $3.1B. Nutella meets Corn Flakes—but can Italian ownership revive a fading U.S. cereal giant and win over skeptical shoppers?. #RetailInsights #Kellogg #Ferrero

Target’s new CEO pick? Michael Fiddelke. The problem: he’s tied to the supply chain failures that hurt stores—and signals more of the same at one of retail’s most troubled companies. #RetailMiss #Target #RetailLeadership

Sensitive skin is big business—set to hit $80B by 2030. In Retail Unwrapped, Honest CEO Carla Vernón shares what’s fueling the boom and how brands can earn trust in beauty. 🎧 Watch the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #BeautyIndustry #RetailInsights

AI agents aren’t just helping shoppers—they’re buying for them. Barry McGeough warns that without control of product data, brands risk becoming commodities in an AI-driven marketplace. #RetailInsights #AI #RetailStrategy

Walmart’s growth play? Fashion. In Retail Unwrapped, Shelley Kohan & Mark Cohen break down how apparel is driving sales and beating rivals. 🎧 Watch the full episode → #RetailUnwrapped #Walmart #RetailStrategy

Amazon isn’t just selling ads. It’s building the next layer of commerce through co-created content. Showrunner signals a shift: from targeting customers to empowering them to create. Read more → #RetailMedia #AmazonStrategy

Not all celebrity brands are built to last. Charm’s data-driven report reveals which ones—like SKIMS & Rare Beauty—are actually driving sales, and which are just buzz. Get the report → #RetailInsights #CelebrityBrands #Ecommerce