Sociability is inherent to shopping
With stores woven into the fabric of neighborhoods where people live and work, traditional merchants are ideally situated to build connections.
June 2026
$4.50-a-gallon gas has disparate effects
When it comes to gas prices, club membership looks like a bargain.
Why the musical chairs in C-Suites?
David Pinto examines the recent departure of Musab Balbale from CVS.
Filling the care gap for women
By Rich Kaminski is the research director at WSL Strategic Retail
Study: Grocery is sole category where consumers expect to boost spending
“Today’s consumers aren’t simply tightening their belts — they’re making thoughtful trade-offs,” said Chad Lusk, managing director at A&M’s Consumer and Retail Group