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This year, Walmart is stepping up its game in the members-only sales arena by launching its Walmart+ Week ahead of Amazon's anticipated Prime Day event in July. How might this influence consumer loyalty and shopping behavior this summer?

While businesses are widely encouraged to respond to negative online reviews, a new study finds responding to positive online reviews is more of a “minefield” and some should be ignored. Should businesses respond to positive online reviews with tailored, templated, or no responses?

Amazon has expanded its Prime membership to include a permanent Grubhub+ subscription. How might this partnership reshape the landscape of food delivery services?

Walmart is testing two Neighborhood Market locations that span 57,000 square feet of selling space, about 17,000 square feet larger than average. Would a larger format make Neighborhood Markets a more formidable competitor in the grocery space?

McDonald's has ventured into new territory with the launch of CosMc’s. Given the rapid rollout of CosMc’s loyalty app despite limited physical presence, what are the potential benefits and drawbacks of launching digital engagement tools early, particularly for customer experience and data gathering?

Macy’s Inc. reported that the “First 50” Macy’s traditional locations have been revamped under its Bold New Chapter strategy. Are the steps being taken to revive growth at the full-line Macy’s chain promising?

QR codes have transformed the global transaction landscape. How might they evolve further in retail, especially concerning consumer engagement and brand transparency?

More brands have started launching Amazon storefronts in recent years after being reluctant to sell on the platform. Why has the stigma of selling directly on Amazon apparently evaporated for many brands in recent years?

In response to the growing demand for experiential retail, ION Orchard has integrated gamification into its customer loyalty strategy. How can other retailers leverage similar strategies?

The TJX Companies Inc. earned some headlines last week for telling the investment community it still sees the potential to open “1,300-plus” stores with its current banners in existing countries. Do you see robust expansion potential for TJX as well as for Ross Stores and Burlington Stores?