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Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Not Dead, But Department Stores Like Macy’s Sure Are | Forbes

January 11, 2019

Departments stores are psychologically disadvantaged across five key dimensions, with no hope of survival, writes contributor Chris Walton.

Every Retailer Should Have A Store Of The Future Plan Of Attack | Forbes

January 8, 2019

Store of the Future initiatives have an important place in retail, writes contributor Chris Walton, but how they should fit into a company’s broader strategic efforts is often misunderstood.

Facebook Must Solve Its Trust Issue To Become A Retail Powerhouse | Forbes

January 4, 2019

Facebook’s recent trust issues are easily overcome with a few swift steps, writes contributor Chris Walton.

Top 5 Trends That Will Impact Retail In 2019 | Forbes

December 19, 2018

Five powerful trends will shape the future of retail in 2019, writes contributor Chris Walton.

The Airlines Can And Should Beat Amazon Go To The Punch At Airports | Forbes

December 17, 2018

Amazon has no right to win the airport convenience store game. But will Southwest, Delta, United and others have the guts to do anything about it?

Mixed Reality Is The Exciting New Reality At The Mall Of America

December 14, 2018

The Mall of America continues to surprise and delights and stay in front on the experimentation curve with Ellie — the Shopping Hologram Concierge.

Year-End Review: Amazon Is The Undisputed 2018 Retailer Of The Year | Forbes

December 10, 2018

2018 was one of the best retail years on record, so it is only fitting to celebrate the highs and lows from the past year.

10 Candid Retail Predictions For 2019 | Forbes

December 6, 2018

2019 will be a watershed year in retail, writes contributor Christopher Walton, and the industry should revel in (and be… Continue Reading

Walmart Toy Lab Is The Best Thing Walmart Has Done All Year | Forbes

December 3, 2018

In a prolific year of innovation for Walmart, its latest Toy Lab initiative could be the single best experiment Walmart… Continue Reading

The Clear Winners And Losers Of Black Friday 2018 | Forbes

November 27, 2018

There were clear winners on Black Friday 2018, and most importantly, progress did not come out on top. Source: The… Continue Reading

Facebook Is Amazon’s Greatest Weakness | Forbes

November 20, 2018

With one simple chart and a few quick words, Forbes Contributor Chris Walton explains why Facebook is Amazon’s biggest threat…. Continue Reading

Amid CEO Departure, The Secret To Save Victoria’s Secret Is Revealed | Forbes

November 19, 2018

Forbes Contributor Chris Walton reveals his four-step plan to save Victoria’s Secret Source: Amid CEO Departure, The Secret To Save… Continue Reading

Needing To Touch And Feel Groceries Is Like Believing The Earth Is Flat | Forbes

November 19, 2018

Chris Walton dispels the myth that touching and feeling produce in store is an essential component of grocery shopping. Source:… Continue Reading

Glossier To Open New Flagship Store In New York This Week | Forbes

November 5, 2018

Glossier plans to open its first Glossier Flagship store on November 8th. Forbes Contributor Chris Walton shares an exciting first… Continue Reading

Forbes + Podcast | Meet BarkPark, The New Starbucks For Dogs With Enormous Potential

October 31, 2018

Hello loyal Omni Talk fans! This one is a fun one. We recently had the chance to interview the Head… Continue Reading

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