Opinionated, outspoken and unbiased, The Robin Report delivers a wake-up call to both old-world and new-world retailers and brands.

New York, NY
Joined January 2011
Their new joint membership combines benefits from both brands, giving shoppers more value and convenience. Two powerful retail brands. One smarter loyalty strategy. #RetailHit #Walmart #SamsClub
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Mary Jo Pile shares a leadership lesson inspired by The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: think of relationships as an emotional bank account. Watch the full Lead Like Her conversation: hubs.li/Q04zC3V70 #Leadership #CareerAdvice #LeadLikeHer
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30 bags made from the sails of the Ticonderoga, a 1936 vessel still sailing today. Sea Bags’ Laura Hnatow on why the story sells as hard as the scarcity. Full Retail Unwrapped episode: hubs.li/Q04C8BhK0 #RetailUnwrapped #BrandStorytelling #Sustainability
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Returns are no longer an afterthought. They’re part of the buying decision. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation: hubs.li/Q04BpmxM0 #RetailInsights #RetailStrategy #RetailUnwrapped
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Women are projected to account for 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within the next five years. Are brands doing enough to earn their loyalty? Read more: hubs.ly/Q04BT3mT0 #TheRobinReport #RetailMarketing #ConsumerBehavior
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Convenience doesn’t stop at checkout. For today’s shoppers, a seamless purchase experience means little if returning an item becomes a hassle. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation: hubs.li/Q04Bplx00 #RetailInsights #RetailStrategy #RetailUnwrapped
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Retail’s next generation of managers may already be on the sales floor. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04BS_xm0 #TheRobinReport #RetailLeadership #FutureOfRetail
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Holiday returns are inevitable, but return fraud presents a growing challenge for retailers. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation: hubs.li/Q04Bp4mV0 #RetailStrategy #HolidayRetail #RetailUnwrapped
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Great leaders don’t just climb the ladder. They build a lattice of experiences, learn from others, and stay open to new perspectives. hubs.li/Q04BJYWS0 #TheRobinReport #LeadLikeHer #WomenInRetail
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Only 2% of retailers believe they can effectively measure and detect return fraud. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation: hubs.li/Q04Bn-BQ0 #RetailInsights #RetailStrategy #RetailUnwrapped
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Starbucks built its reputation as more than a coffee shop. It became a daily ritual, a neighborhood gathering place and one of the most recognizable brands in American retail. Read more at The Robin Report: hubs.li/Q04BxD4X0 #Starbucks #RetailStrategy #BrandLeadership
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Nearly two years after its Kroger merger collapsed, Albertsons is pursuing a $9 billion lawsuit. Warren's question: Why revisit the past instead of focusing on the future? #RetailMiss #GroceryRetail
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Mary Jo Pile reflects on one of the biggest things she had to unlearn throughout her career: being a cheerleader instead of a coach. Watch the full Lead Like Her conversation : hubs.li/Q04zC2nX0 #Leadership #CareerAdvice #LeadLikeHer
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Retailers are facing a growing challenge: identifying who is exploiting return policies and how to stop the behavior before it spreads. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation. hubs.li/Q04BnST00 #RetailInsights #RetailStrategy #RetailUnwrapped
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A late-mover advantage doesn’t guarantee an easy start. Listen on your preferred podcast platform. #RetailMedia #RetailStrategy #RetailTrends
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Strong brand recognition is only part of the equation. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation: hubs.li/Q04zBXty0 #RetailMarketing #BrandStrategy #RetailUnwrapped
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Hackers heated French supermarket freezers to 122°F, spoiling stock at ~400 stores. ASOS, TFG London and Ahold Delhaize were hit days later. Outdated systems and third-party access are retail’s weak spots. Mark Faithfull on what to fix now: hubs.ly/Q04Bgw6j0
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CPK took its 40th birthday “midlife crisis” to another level. Watch the full Retail Unwrapped conversation: hubs.li/Q04zBTvW0 #RetailMarketing #BrandStrategy #RetailUnwrapped
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Sustainable apparel is reaching a turning point. From biofuel-powered shipping to next-generation textiles, innovation is creating new business opportunities. hubs.li/Q04zMZrc0 #Retail #Sustainability
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Retail media measurement is getting more granular. Listen on your preferred podcast platform. #RetailMedia #RetailMeasurement #RetailTrends
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