Posted by Joseph Knoertzer | Nov 2020

Decrypting the Retail Apocalypse

Even before Covid-19 swept across the world, immense structural change was underway in American retail. Many of the industry’s biggest names are battling for their lives. Yet the patterns of change are not entirely what they seem and the future of legacy retailers not entirely bleak.

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Posted by Joseph Knoertzer | Oct 2020

The Footwear Paradox and How It’s Reshaping the Industry

Big brands across consumer goods markets have fallen behind smaller, nimbler rivals in recent years. The footwear industry is the exception. This article will explore the paradox and what it means for big and small brands...

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Posted by Joseph Knoertzer | Sept 2020

Death of the Small Brand?

The world economy has become more integrated. Companies and brands are increasingly competing on a global stage. Consumer habits are changing. Traditional retail is being upended. The purpose of this article is to explore how these forces are impacting the footwear industry.

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