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Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

First Insight CEO Greg Petro is widely recognized as a thought leader who challenges the status quo. Read his thought-provoking perspectives in his weekly Forbes articles.

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Posts about retail (6):

Holiday 2022
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Retail Outlook for Holiday 2022: The Strong Get Stronger

Holiday Shopping
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Inflation Effects Set to Kneecap Retailers’ 2022 Holiday Outlook, and Beyond

People walking and shopping
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Walmart And Costco Winning, Shopping Centers Losing As Retail Foot Traffic Trends Signal Austere Holiday Quarter.

Sustainability in retail
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Is Sustainability Sustainable in Retail?

Inventory Issues and Product Assortment
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Retail Brands Aim To Squeeze Wider Margins From Fewer Products

Woman Leader
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Executive Churn In Retail C-Suites Is Unsustainable

Woman Sad About Retail Industry Troubles
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Economic Turmoil Exposes Retail Industry’s Knee-Jerk Tactics

Artificial Intelligence
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

What Online Retailers Got Wrong about Algorithms and AI

Women Online Shopping
Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Retail Pricing Strategies in Flux as Economy Wilts

Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Gen Z Set To Lead Retailers Into The Metaverse

Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Why The Great Resignation Should Be Retailers’ Biggest Worry

Greg Petro's Forbes Blog

Pandemic Inspires Hot New Fashion Trend: "Made in America"

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