by Brittain Ladd | Jan 31, 2021 | Articles, No Retreat, No Surrender, 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...
by Brittain Ladd | Jan 11, 2021 | Articles, Forbes, Retail, Retailers
GETTY Read original article on Forbes Prior to COVID-19, most retailers were operating with the same business models that they had used for years. When COVID-19 hit, many retailers were identified as being nonessential, resulting in their stores being shut down for...
by Brittain Ladd | Dec 22, 2020 | No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail
I rarely write articles outlining predictions for retail. However, this is year is different because of all the ridiculous articles that have been appearing regarding what to expect in 2021. Specifically, I can’t get over how many reporters and authors have all...
by Brittain Ladd | Dec 17, 2020 | Articles, Delivery, Forbes, Grocery, Retail, Retailers
GETTY Read original article on Forbes According to Oracle’s latest grocery industry survey, 61% of consumers said they had ordered groceries online during the pandemic, with 41% now shopping online for their groceries more than in the store. Ninety-two percent...
by Brittain Ladd | Nov 23, 2020 | Articles, Forbes, Grocery, Retail, Retailers
GETTY Read original article on Forbes Retail is one of the oldest industries still operating. Throughout history, individuals have had a desire to buy for fun and a need to buy out of necessity. Retail is also an industry that is constantly changing. The arrival of...