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The Chinese Are Coming
Mark Faithfull
January 26, 2026
What is unquestionable is the deep ambition of Asian retailers to create a significant physical footprint in the U.S. and Europe, bolstered by their breakneck ...
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Lululemon: The Robin Report Retail Miss of the Week
Warren Shoulberg
January 24, 2026
Will somebody at Lululemon please put up a sign in the product development department that says, "No more see-through pants! Stupid."
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Will the New FDA Guidelines Change How We Shop for Food?
Phil Lempert
January 22, 2026
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans reset the playing field for supermarkets, creating significant opportunities for retailers to lead on health, but also real risks ...
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Aldi: The Robin Report Retail Hit of the Week
Warren Shoulberg
January 17, 2026
https://youtube.com/shorts/4RZRxakDN4Y?feature=share Hard to believe but Aldi has been in the American market for 50 years this year. And it’s even harder to believe that when this ...
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Why We Can’t Quit China
Ross O'Brien
January 15, 2026
Will 2026 see a continuation of the volatile tariff swings of 2025 and will the U.S. stop importing from. China? And the answer is: It ...
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The Top 10 New Stores to Watch in 2026
Warren Shoulberg
January 12, 2026
Is physical retail contracting or expanding in 2026? And the answer is: From limited-run openings including Primark and Wayfair to a mega 450 new locations ...
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India’s Retail Frontier
Mark Faithfull
December 31, 2025
India’s consumer ecosystem is entering a defining decade, fuelled by a young, digitally fluent population, an expanding middle class and the rising economic influence of ...
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A Wake-Up Call for Big Food
Phil Lempert
December 18, 2025
Here’s the uncomfortable truth the food industry doesn’t want to talk about: This lawsuit isn't a joke. It's backed by a mountain of research linking ...
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