Pleasing – Harry Styles’ beauty and lifestyle brand – recently arrived in Chicago with a retro, space-themed pop-up dubbed the “Pleasing AstroMilk Bar.” Located in Wicker Park, this imaginative and immersive pop-up introduces Pleasing’s latest product line – the AstroMilk nail polish collection, named for…
The latest census data revealed a surprising trend: consumers are still selectively spending money on discretionary items despite inflationary pressures. Notably, purchases of toys – such as building sets, plush toys, and outdoor games – fall into this discretionary spending category, with 43% of adults…
Retailers win by continually enticing, exciting, and surprising consumers with innovative, creative, and new experiences. McMillanDoolittle always stays attuned to the latest innovation trends and shares insights to help our clients stay ahead. We invite our retail readers to discover the latest publication by the…
Zara recently opened a “white box” concept store in the Chicago suburb of Skokie. This new flagship is a two-story, 28,000-square-foot space that boasts a minimalist and modern design, equipped with the latest omnichannel integrations. This store represents Zara’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence…
Wayfair opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar store yesterday in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, IL. Located in the revitalized Edens Plaza, the massive, two-level store spans 150,000 sq. ft. of space previously occupied by the department store Carson Pirie Scott. Described by the…
The McMillanDoolittle team recently attended the annual National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago to explore the latest developments in the food industry. Read on to discover our top five food and technology trends dominating this year’s show. Vegan seafood is emerging as the latest trend…
Announcing the release of the second edition of our Global Executive Research Whitepaper Our latest global publication captures the year’s unique retail challenges and opportunities from the point of view of global retail executives. Co-published by our international Ebeltoft alliance and the World Retail Congress,…
Walmart’s Stunning Reversal Earlier this week the retail giant caught the industry by surprise with its decision to close all Walmart Health clinics and its virtual care service. It’s worth noting that Walmart announced plans to open 22 new Walmart Health locations only a month…
Happy Earth Day from the McMillanDoolittle team! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest global publication that provides a blueprint for a more sustainable retail industry. This collaborative market study with the Ebeltoft Group, a consortium of global brand and retail experts, represents…
HBO Max recently premiered “Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion,” a documentary exposing the controversial marketing strategies, leadership, and fast fashion production practices of teenage-focused apparel chain Brandy Melville. Known for its one-size-fits-“most” approach, Brandy Melville skyrocketed to popularity among teen girls in…
