The numbers are mostly in, and the retail results after tallying Q2’s earnings  were decidedly mixed.  For some players — Target and Walmart, most noticeably — Q2 was mostly a victory march. For others — the entire department store segment, for example – the good news wasn’t great, and the bad news was pretty terrible. We break it all down.  Read More...

Wayfair opened a permanent store outside of Boston at the Natick Mall, while Banana Republic unveiled a Style Passport subscription offering. Why did Wayfair decide to open a brick-and-mortar location, and how will Banana Republic’s subscription service work? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

Rising To Meet New Risks That Come With New Opportunities

One can’t argue the fact that the life of the average consumer is getting more streamlined and enhanced by the wonders of mobile technology. But the number of risks they face as a result of those new opportunities is, unfortunately, also inarguable. Luckily, they are not insolvable.  Read More...