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Jeena Sharma

Allbirds
Stores

Can Allbirds fly back to profitability?

As the eco-friendly retailer prepares to shutter all its US locations, experts outline the factors that pushed a onetime DTC darling back toward digital-first retail.

Valentine's Day shopping
Marketing

Why Valentine’s Day lost its retail glow this year

As 1 in 4 shoppers skipped gifting, brands halved V-Day email pushes despite overall marketing volume rising.

A Ralph Lauren Polo player swinging his club at a pile of money.
Marketing

Ralph Lauren is climbing Lyst’s hottest brand and product rankings

Lyst reveals a big quarter for Ralph Lauren, despite familiar names staying put up top.

From MAC's Makeup Services For All program.
Stores

MAC and Kenneth Cole are proving mission-led spending can be good for people and business

In the wake of federal funding cuts, retailers investing in social causes may not be just filling funding gaps but boosting loyalty.

Champagne sales down
Stores

Should LVMH brace for bigger losses?

The luxury megagiant reported disappointing numbers leading to its stocks plummeting, but experts don’t necessarily believe it’s all doom for the conglomerate.

Ian Yang, founder of Gantri
Stores

Gantri’s CEO on the importance of excellence and why POC designers still struggle to be heard

Founder Ian Yang explained how the design-forward lighting brand challenges an industry that often sidelines emerging voices.

The Saks Shops at Greenwich
Stores

Why Saks Global’s bankruptcy wasn’t just about the debt

Experts say inventory missteps, rising DTC competition, and a failure to invest in experience, accelerated the retailer’s downfall.

Australian Open souvenir shop
Marketing

At the Australian Open, tennis is just one of the attractions

From Ralph Lauren to Roblox, Australian Open is leveraging global brands to reach US, Chinese, and Gen Z audiences well beyond the court.

Overland campaign
Stores

How Overland turned small-town tourism into sales

Roger Leahy, co-owner of Overland, tells Retail Brew about how the 50-year-old retailer is expanding its footprint by catering to tourists, and skipping major metros.

spending power of Gen Alpha
Marketing

About half of consumer spend in the US and UK is now driven by Gen Alpha

That’s more than $255 billion in spending across food, fashion, and leisure in the US alone.