Retail Store Growth

Get Vertical! Going from Idea to the Top 1% in Less Than 3 Years

Independent retail is operating in one of the most competitive environments in decades. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 20% of new businesses fail within their first year, and a whopping 50% don’t make it to year five. At the same time, consumers are increasingly choosing brands that offer community, authenticity,…

With 800 New Stores in the Offing, How Will Aldi’s Massive Expansion Impact the Grocery Industry?

The discount grocer's aggressive U.S. expansion could reshape competitive dynamics and force rivals to rethink their retail strategies