Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the latest trends in malls and shopping centers. The future of retail isn’t just about what’s new, it’s about what ...

Volkswagen Group is radically overhauling its business strategy to save money and stay afloat, and it may axe its Tesla-inspired direct-to-consumer retail model for EVs in major European markets. In a ...

Winmark Corporation's resale store franchise model boasts high margins, low capital intensity, and counter-cyclical traits, making it a resilient and attractive business in the retail sector. Winmark ...

Offline retail is tough to fix. But the internet has represented the broken part of the business model. The cool thing a bout the internet (even now) is that it can always be changed. In fact, there’s ...

In the battle between brick-and-mortar versus e-commerce, physical stores have been fighting an uphill battle. The conventional retail model—where stores purchase inventory, display it and then sell ...

The forces of globalization, the Internet, social media and emerging sourcing models have drastically and permanently changed the retail dynamic — giving customers new choices for where to shop, what ...

Long-term growth in today’s retail industry often requires an omnichannel sales and fulfillment strategy. Customers no longer shop in one way. Rather, they move between channels and purchase wherever ...