Adam Blair is an editor for Retail TouchPoints, a leading publication covering the retail industry. With a focus on providing insights and analysis on trends, strategies, and innovations in the retail space, Adam's articles cover a wide range of topics including e-commerce, supply chain management, consumer behavior, and industry developments.
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Adam Blair's coverage predominantly focuses on retail, ecommerce, technology, and consumer behavior. His articles often feature industry-specific announcements and data citations. Therefore, he is likely to be interested in pitches that offer exclusive insights into emerging technologies impacting the retail industry or innovative strategies related to product promotions and consumer behavior.
Given his focus on specific companies and their initiatives within the retail sector, Adam would benefit from receiving pitches featuring experts with direct knowledge of technological advancements or trends shaping consumer behavior within the retail space. Additionally, showcasing sustainability initiatives relevant to retailers may also pique his interest as it aligns with current market trends.
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By: Adam Blair
Teamsters at 3 Amazon DCs have authorized strikes against just as the holiday season is increasing pressure on ecommerce fulfillment.
As ecommerce continues to grow, various states are introducing – or planning to introduce – Retail Delivery Fees (RDFs). U.S. ecommerce sales reached an impressive $1.1 trillion in 2023, accounting for 22% of total retail sales, with projections suggesting an increase to $1.9 trillion by 2029. This growth is driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences alongside the emergence of new competitors responding to changing market dynamics.
By: Adam Blair
The Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) union has authorized a strike against the coffee giant just prior to the final contract negotiation session in 2024, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 19. According to an Instagram post, “ 98% of SBWU baristas voted to authorize a ULP [unfair labor practices] strike, if necessary.”
By: Adam Blair
The Fresh Market will deploy solutions from VusionGroup across all 166 grocery stores in its fleet next year, adding electronic shelf labels (ESLs), improved inventory management technology and analytics designed to better support in-store merchandising decisions, timing of out-of-stocks and prioritizing waste reduction.
I’m a lawyer, and I’m also a doctor. I’m in Gen Z, yet I’m 45. I like dirt bikes and also the opera. This sounds like the setup to some riddle. In fact, it’s what appeared when I searched myself in an online registry of the audience segments data providers thought I was part of. For the record, I am none of these things, nor am I in many of the 400 other segments I was seemingly randomly assigned to.
By: Adam Blair
Ulta Beauty has leveraged generative AI from Nvidia to provide customers with highly realistic previews of desired hairstyles and colors.
Stop & Shop has appointed Lee Nicholson, currently SVP of Procurement for its parent company Ahold Delhaize USA, as its new EVP and Chief Merchant.
By: Adam Blair
President Trump’s protectionist trade policies have sparked uncertainty for U.S. companies, many of which rely heavily on international supply chains.
Dollar Tree has named Michael Creedon Jr. as its CEO on a permanent basis. Creedon was named Interim CEO after previous CEO Rick Dreiling, citing health issues, stepped down in early November. Creedon had joined Dollar Tree as COO in 2022 following nearly a decade in leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts.
By: Haleigh Beckman
Artificial intelligence isn’t going to replace the marketer, but the marketer who uses AI is going to replace the marketer who doesn’t.
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