Retail Reframed

The Retail Reframed newsletter questions conventional wisdom, reframes the usual premise and asks unvarnished, thought-provoking questions about issues that drive opportunity.

Read the previous editions:

Edition 9 this issue explores mixed consumer signals, the rise of unified commerce, GLP‑1’s growing influence on apparel, the accelerating K‑beauty wave, the shifting global luxury landscape, evolving TikTok data‑privacy terms, and key takeaways from NRF’s 2026 conference in NY.

Edition 8 covers talent shortage trends; Agentic AI as the retail's next gatekeeper; the impact of new mobile data rules; the growing influence of GLP-1 drugs on the food industry, and more.

Edition 7 highlights how unified commerce and AI are transforming retail, while trends like private label growth and evolving consumer behaviors reshape the market landscape.

Edition 6 discusses what retailers should know about live shopping; why private labels are on the rise; and the impact and benefits of Gen Z on skilled trades.

Edition 5 explores how the desire for in-person interaction is playing out in unexpected ways including quirky new retail concepts; shrinking store sizes; consumer perspectives on sustainability, and the upshot for retailers.

Edition 4 examines the emerging effects of popular weight-loss drugs on retail; the growth and relevance of retail media networks; and the surge of social platforms as the search engine of choice for Gen Z shoppers.

Edition 3 covers a growing trend of more property-agnostic retailers, changes to the triple net lease market, and more.

Edition 2 explores the crucial roles of physical stores not only in terms of customer acquisition and immersive experiences but also as a tool to capture valuable feedback.

Edition 1 discusses the retail sector's optimism and the creativity it exudes in the face of challenges.