Quick commerce assortment: choosing the 2,000 SKUs that actually sell
A rapid delivery range is a fraction of a supermarket. Here is how operators choose what makes the cut and what gets dropped each month.
Elena Rossi
UK Watchdog Moves to Curb Aldi and Lidl Land Deals That Block Rival Stores
Britain’s competition regulator has moved to close a long-standing loophole that let Aldi and Lidl use property deals to keep rival supermarkets out of prime …
Measuring AI assistant referrals in GA4 and your order data
AI assistant traffic hides inside direct and referral buckets. Here is how to isolate it and judge it fairly.
Vendor terms inside department stores: markdown money and chargebacks
Wholesale into a department store looks like volume until the deductions arrive. These are the terms brands should model first.
Revenue-based financing versus venture debt for retail brands
Non-dilutive capital is not free capital. Here is what revenue-based financing and venture debt really cost an inventory-heavy retail business.
Rebrand rollout: sequencing packaging, site and store signage
Most rebrand pain comes from sequencing, not from the logo. Here is the order retailers use to switch identity without stranding stock.
Local delivery for independent shops: couriers, apps and margin
Independent shops can offer same-day delivery without an app deal. Here is what each option costs per order and where margin disappears.
Campaign incrementality testing without an enterprise budget
Practical incrementality testing for retail brands that cannot run a full experimentation stack, using geo holdouts and honest arithmetic.
Store KPIs worth tracking weekly: conversion, UPT and sales per hour
The short list of store metrics that actually explain performance, how to calculate each one and what a good number looks like.
Tractor Supply cuts 2026 outlook: Q2 miss and Petsense retreat
Tractor Supply cut its full-year 2026 outlook after Q2 comparable sales fell 1.5% on weak May weather. The retailer will close about 75 Petsense stores and withdrew its long-term financial targets.