What if you could find a system that maximized luck and generated outsized returns? A method based on decision science that led you to make better choices - in both your business and personal life.That’s exactly what Daniel Kang did. He learne
2025 has gotten off to what might generously be described as an ‘uncertain start’.The one thing people want right now is clarity. Or at least some idea of what might be the next impact on supply chains.One of the most consistent issues facing
Almost everyone in a senior leadership position these days feels the pressure of a business environment that has become increasingly uncertain. At the same time, the pressure to drive both growth and profitability has never been more intense.T
Many brands are starting to wonder if China might no longer be the hot market for luxury brands that it used to be.After years of disappointing sales growth, some brands are turning their attention away from China and towards markets which they
Fast fashion has always been competitive but in recent years its become a speed-driven race to the bottom.No matter how low prices are today, some new player will enter the market - with even lower prices - and more styles!In the midst of this
Typically older generations complain that young people don’t work as hard as they did when they were that age. However that narrative does seem to carry some truth these days.Suddenly it seems that Gen Z and even younger Millennials are diseng
In a fast paced, complex business environment decision making has become increasingly difficult.We want to make good decisions. We’re told we need to make faster decisions. But often we end up in ‘analysis paralysis’.Caught between analyzing
When people talk about PTSD we usually think of returning military veterans or survivors of catastrophic events.Yet many other people suffer from stress-related issues that are not unlike PTSD. Terry Earthwind Nichols, is a bestselling author
Everyone wants to build a brand. But few people actually know how.For most, a brand is a logo and a vague mission statement - and little more.And you can really blame them. Creating a unique brand identity - and articulating it so that others
AI has become one of the most talked about technologies. A lot of the hype makes AI seem like a magic wand that can do anything or an evil demon that will leave massive numbers of people without jobs. While it's unlikely, at least for now, that
The apparel industry is being forced to re-imagine itself in the face of pressure to meet new green standards.Suddenly, what we thought was sustainable turns out to be merely a ‘good try’ - but not enough.While apparel needs to now recycle, be
Retail sales continue to outperform expectations - in both the US and in key European markets. Yet analysts are still waiting for that slowdown that was supposed to be driven first by inflation - and then by higher interest rates.Yet, consumer
It seems we live an age of documentation. There are increasing levels of regulations around everything - and the supporting documentation around those regulations keeps getting more complex. Paper work that used to be handled by one or two p
Telehealth got a serious toehold into healthcare during the pandemic. Now it looks set to be a massive disrupter to the healthcare industry, powered by greater digitization and the use of AI. If it comes to its full potential, more people will
After decades of being counseled to become specialists - to find our niche - to be known as an expert in a specific field - it seems now the pendulum might be shifting in the opposite direction.Are we at the cusp of a new era that favors genera
One of the biggest supply chain concerns right now is materials costs.While most stakeholders would like to see costs go down, everyone would at least like some clarity on what prices might be like - especially for cotton, which plays a key rol
After decades of wanting bigger and more, people have been starting to recognize the benefits of downsizing.It’s not just about buying less stuff or finally clearing out the closets, garage or basement. Over the past decade there has been a cl
I just sat down with Brian Librach to discuss his new book "The Retail Leaders Roadmap" and the conversation was powerful!A lot to unpack!Some of the key insights you're going to get from Brian include:1. The five practices of building characte
Competition is fierce these days. The solution, according to marketing experts, is to create a ‘brand story’ for your company or your product.Sounds simple. Until you actually try to do it.And then, well, suddenly you feel like a stranger in
In this episode of A Seat at The Table, I sit down with Nick Bond, founding partner and head of product at Apex, an AI-driven solution focused on customer research and business strategies. Nick shares valuable insights on how AI is changing the
In a market that gets increasingly competitive, “get more sales” is a directive that’s coming from more than just the sales manager.The concept is easy. Achieving it is a bit more challenging.Everyone is after everyone else’s markets - and cus
A growing number of companies are looking for new supply chain opportunities. In some cases, they are looking for new capabilities. Others are targeting risk reduction. And of course, there’s the ongoing demand for better prices.One of the f
Managing an apparel supply chain has never been easy - but in recent years its got far more complicated. The combination of greater uncertainty- and increased demands to be faster, better - and more transparent - has made it almost impossible
Suddenly everyone is talking about India. And if you are working in India - or thinking of doing so - then this is episode is for you!After years of being in the shadows of China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and other key sourcing nations, India is fi
One of the most frustrating things a parent can face is watching their child struggle in school.Yet many children hit speed bumps during their early school years. For some children it’s trying to master math. For others it could be tackling s