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February 7, 2024 In Innovation

Concepts Driving Global Resale Forward: BikeFlip, Circle Closet, Patagonia Worn Wear, and ZARA Pre-Owned

McMillanDoolittle recently released our 19th edition of Retail Innovations, an annual examination of the year’s most compelling themes driving change in global retail through cutting-edge concepts. For our second #ThemeThursday, we are featuring four retailers that have launched circular business models – falling under one…

January 24, 2024 In Innovation

Highlights from the 2024 NRF Big Show: AI, RMNs, Omni Solutions, LP, Inclusivity, and Integrated Technology

The 2024 Big Show Came Back with a Bang Last week, McMillanDoolittle participated in the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual Big Show in New York City. With over 1,000 exhibitors and 40,000 attendees, the well-attended 2024 event did not disappoint with its cutting-edge technology, a…

January 17, 2024 In Innovation

Who’s Winning with Experience? Babylist’s LA Showroom Overhauls the Traditional Baby Registry

McMillanDoolitle just released the 19th edition of Retail Innovations, an annual examination of the year’s most compelling themes driving retail forward in new concepts around the world. For our first #ThemeThursday, we are featuring Babylist’s Los Angeles retail showroom – representing a complete modernization of…

January 9, 2024 In Innovation

Retail Innovations 2024 is Here: Walmart Connect Wins McMillanDoolittle’s Annual Award

McMillanDoolittle is pleased to present the 19th edition of Retail Innovations, our annual publication that showcases the most cutting-edge retail concepts. We’ve curated 52 case studies, across more than two dozen of the world’s largest retail economies, in collaboration with our global Ebeltoft Group partners….

December 28, 2023 In Innovation

Take a Tour of Holiday Retail Magic Around the Globe!

Announcing the release of our whitepaper Global Festive Retail Innovations 2023 We are celebrating the end of the 2023 holiday season with a peek into some of the most exciting holiday shopping innovations in the world. In collaboration with our international Ebeltoft alliance, we invite…

December 26, 2023 In Food

East Meets Midwest at Chicago’s Gangnam Market

Gangnam Market, Chicago’s highly anticipated “American-Asian hybrid” grocery store, fully opened its doors in early December – bringing with it a full supermarket, food court, and bar to the city’s River West neighborhood. Named after the same South Korean district that garnered worldwide recognition from…

December 8, 2023 In Food

First Look at CosMc’s, the New Spinoff Concept from McDonald’s

McDonald’s officially opened the first-of-its-kind spinoff concept CosMc’s (pronounced “cosmics”) this week in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, IL. Named after an alien mascot used in McDonald’s advertising in the 1980’s, CosMc’s is a small-format, beverage-led concept that offers bold, customizable drinks and tasty snacks…

December 5, 2023 In Trends

McMillanDoolittle’s Picks for 2023’s Hottest Categories and Buzzing Brands to Watch

McMillanDoolittle has kept an eye on the trending categories of 2023, and we have you covered on the brands to watch in the new year. Consider this blog a resource for your holiday gift list, with great options geared toward a range of ages and…

November 30, 2023 In Grocery

Specialty Grocer (and Cult Favorite) Wegmans Dazzles with its Manhattan Debut

Wegmans opened its first Manhattan store to much fanfare from the island’s residents late this fall. The 87,500 square foot store, located at Astor Place in the former Kmart space, offers robust grab-and-go options alongside a traditional grocery assortment. The store will soon feature a…

November 29, 2023 In News

Shoppers Turn Out for Black Friday Amid Economic Uncertainty

McMillanDoolittle’s Emerson Delgado and Amanda Lai recently spoke with The Schwab Network and WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to discuss how the holiday shopping season is shaping up amid the current economy. Emerson joined The Schwab Network’s Trading360 to review Black Friday sales, Cyber Monday predictions and consumer trends….