Stupid Business

Making predictions about the business of retail in this pandemic era is usually a pretty foolish pursuit, but my friend Paco Underhill is fearless and

The business of making and selling mattresses is not sleeping soundly these days. From retail disruptors like Casper to consolidation at the vendor level to

Christmas Tree Shops, the awkwardly named off-price retailer with 80 stores mostly on the East Coast, has a new owner and they have big plans

Lots of retailers are downsizing, though for many it’s not by choice. Forced by creditors, new owners or bankruptcy courts they are closing stores or

The guy behind MyPillow, the direct to consumer sleep pillow that has racked up sales beyond anyone’s expectations — I happen to think it’s not

What’s the most internet-resistant merchandising category out there? It could be beauty products, which need to be tried on, sniffed and generally checked out in