by Brittain Ladd | Jan 31, 2022 | No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail
In 280 B.C., the Greek King, Pyrrhus of Epirius, arrived in Italy with a force of 25,000 men, and 20 war elephants. Pyrrhus considered himself to be a leader and strategist on par with Alexander the Great, and he intentionally placed he and his Army in harm’s way. ...
by Brittain Ladd | Nov 4, 2021 | Articles, Forbes, Retail
Forbes Communications Council members share digital marketing tactics that can draw customers back into stores. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. Read original article on Forbes Retail sales in physical stores have been on the decline for some time. Since...
by Brittain Ladd | May 25, 2021 | Articles, Delivery, Food & Drink, Forbes, Retail, Retailers
Forbes Communications Council members share the various ways automated delivery has impacted their industry during the pandemic. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. Read original article on Forbes 1. Better Personalized Messaging In engaging with customers and...
by Brittain Ladd | May 17, 2021 | Articles, Forbes, Grocery, Microfulfillment, Retail, Retailers
GETTY Read original article on Forbes Surging e-commerce sales appear to be accelerating demand for logistics automation as retailers adjust their business models to adapt to changing economic conditions and consumer behavior. One of the industries that has been most...
by Brittain Ladd | Jan 31, 2021 | Articles, Retail
One of the most read and quoted books on military strategy and tactics is called The Art of War written by Sun Tzu, a Chinese general, philosopher, and military strategist. One of Sun Tzu’s most famous observations is that “All warfare is based on deception.” I like...
by Brittain Ladd | Jan 20, 2021 | No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail
I often write about the topic of retail strategy because I find the topic interesting, and I have a way of coming up with ideas that generate a lot of interest from Wall Street, retail analysts, business executives and casual followers of the retail industry. For...
