They say a tiger can't change its stripes, but can a retailer use stripes to change its future? A week ago, with the invention of international stripes day, J.Crew gave it a test drive. It probably won't replace Christmas, but it certainly got a lot of buzz for a retailer that has been in search of something less doom and gloom oriented lately. We got the skinny on the stripes — and what's next.  Read More...

Whole Foods has lost millions of customers to an very unlikely competitor. But can it bounce back and use a new tactic to get customers back in the door?In this week’s Grocery Tracker, we explore Whole Food’s comeback plan and take a look at the newly-launched beta of Amazon’s grocery pickup service.  Read More...

In today's Weird Commerce article, we explore the world of food prep with startup company Chowbotics. This company is looking to revolutionize the way people cook through robots performing the basic prep work. Currently, their main offering is Sally the Salad Robot but expansion plans are coming.  Read More...