Survival of the Fittest
The “once in a life-time” impact on retail created as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the secular shift that has gradually been impacting retail for the past 10+ years; namely the shift to digital and the declining viability of regional “B,” “C” and “D” malls. This secular shift over the past decade has resulted in a gradual…
Is Amazon Embarking on Another Huge Mistake?
If even a slightly credible rumor is true, that Amazon is eyeing an acquisition of JC Penney, Jeff Bezos would be making another huge strategic mistake. As I pointed out last March, the fact that Amazon…
The Great Reopening?
The great American closing was straightforward. Stores, restaurants, and the bulk of the economy switched to sleep mode; waking up will be a different matter. The shape of this phase of post-Covid retail is now unfolding.…
Farmers Markets During the Time of Coronavirus
In the sea of the coronavirus, I’ve made my bi-weekly pilgrimage to the Union Square farmers market in New York for fresh food. Whatever the many other negative aspects to the pandemic lockdown – I’m am…
What Will Retail Real Estate Be Without Department Stores?
The possibility of losing one or more major department stores is looking more and more like a reality as Covid-19 wreaks havoc on these already financially ravaged institutions. Due to changing shopping behaviors and brands going…
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ROBIN LEWIS
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Robin Lewis is the founder and CEO of The Robin Report. He is an author, speaker, and consultant for the retail and consumer products industries. Book him now for your next meeting. He is frequently requested by C-level management for advice, consultation and strategic presentations: among them are Bloomingdale’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, VF Corp, Kohl’s, Charming Shoppes, Estee Lauder, Iconix, Footlocker, and Ralph Lauren, as well as financial firms such as The Carlyle Group, Goldman Sachs and others. He is the co-author of The New Rules of Retail, published by Palgrave-McMillan, and is often quoted in leading trade and consumer publications.
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