What if your favorite warehouse club asked you what products it should put on its shelves? Not just whether you liked something you had already purchased, but what flavors, ingredients, and even packaging you wanted before the product was sold. I would have a lot of opinions if there were a poll because these are
When you think of Walmart, you generally picture a few things – a wide selection of goods under one roof, and low prices. But as retailers increasingly use technology to improve the customer experience, there’s a flipside. Technology and instant access to data make it easier for retailers to introduce dynamic pricing – a strategy
A few weeks ago, my mother picked up a new iPhone at an Apple store and expected to be able to migrate her old phone to the new one there. Unfortunately, because she’s a T-Mobile subscriber, she was not able to do that, as her wireless carrier has to handle the transition. She solved the
Publix is making a significant change to its store footprint as it struggles to win over customers. The grocery chain’s comparable store sales declined 0.5% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to a press release. Publix attributed the sales drop to “the impact of the MFP (maximum fair price) change” in
What is that never-ending chore that keeps you busy? For me, it’s grocery shopping. I am not a make-it-a-day-trip-to-the-store consumer. I like the convenience of having it all delivered to my home. But even ordering groceries online requires work. You have to figure out what you’re eating, make a list, stay within a budget, and
Dr. David P. Anderson of Texas A&M University joins us to examine how artificial intelligence could transform the way businesses set prices. From personalized discounts and targeted offers to the possibility that different consumers may be shown different prices for the same product, this conversation explores the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI-driven pricing. Transcript: Jeffrey
If there’s a kid under 13 in your house, you’ve probably heard about Steal an Egg. It went from a brand-new Roblox release to one of the platform’s biggest games in a matter of weeks. Hits like that are how Roblox makes money. Kids flock to a game, buy Robux to keep up, then move
For many years, the Costco shopping experience largely involved driving over to a warehouse club store, battling it out for a spot in the parking lot, roaming the aisles, and waiting in long checkout lines. But Costco has increasingly been making changes that allow members to get their purchases in a more convenient manner. During
Procter & Gamble (PG) is up about 3% so far this year, putting it behind the S&P 500. However, on Oct. 6, 2026, Evercore ISI upgraded Procter & Gamble from In Line to Outperform and raised its price target to $166 from $161. The new target points to about a 14% increase from the stock’s
At a time when so many retailers are closing their doors due to financial difficulties, consumers are getting more accustomed to saying goodbye to their favorite stores. But one department store closure is hitting hard. Neiman Marcus’ historic Dallas flagship has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the luxury retailer