Bryan Wassel

David’s Bridal will get a new lease on life now that CION Investment Corporation has closed its bankruptcy court-approved transaction to acquire the ailing wedding retailer, narrowly avoiding liquidation. How does David’s Bridal need to change its ongoing operations in order to avoid a third bankruptcy filing?

Dollar General is continuing its expansion into mainstream grocery through the addition of 100 more private label products to its Clover Valley line in 2023. How can the expansion of private brands help Dollar General further differentiate its value proposition from competitors?

Walmart+ has welcomed tens of millions of users in just a few years, but Amazon Prime remains America’s top digital membership program by usage. What else can Walmart add to Walmart+ to help it continue growing and potentially take market share from Amazon Prime?

Walmart is leveraging its massive audience and store footprint to bring its U.S. retail media network, Walmart Connect, to the next level. Could Walmart overstep the comfort and convenience of its shoppers with the rollout of advertisements to self-checkout and television aisles?

Cart abandonment is one of the top challenges plaguing e-commerce, as executives are well aware. Can any one cause be pinpointed as the primary, or at least the largest, cause of cart abandonment?

Nike will tap into the synergy of its products and gym services with Nike Studios, a boutique fitness concept created in partnership with FitLab that is set to open its first location in Los Angeles later this year. How can Nike Studios best build upon the experiences and technology Nike has already launched in the fitness space?

Amazon has been working to perfect the brick-and-mortar grocery experience since it acquired Whole Foods Market in 2017 and added its personal touch to food retailing when it launched the first physical Amazon Fresh store in 2020. Have the new Chicago-area stores added enough features to achieve the meaningful differentiation Amazon Fresh needs to return to growth mode?

Retailers have been making good on their pledges to support Black-owned businesses, resulting in $14 billion in revenue driven to these companies since May 2020. Do you expect more major retailers to continue joining the Fifteen Percent Pledge or similar programs?

Amazon is deepening its commitment to healthcare with the introduction of automatic coupons for more than 15 insulin and diabetes care brands through Amazon Pharmacy. Will this make Amazon Pharmacy more attractive to potential customers?

TJX Companies has reported a very profitable Q2 2024 thanks to an inflation-friendly business model and the opportunities created by the shutdown of Bed Bath & Beyond’s physical footprint. How well will TJX Companies be able to fill the gap left bey Bed Bath & Beyond?