This Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, covers major retail headlines like Macy's rejecting a $5.8B takeover bid from activist investors, Walmart closing its Store No. 8 innovation hub, Wayfair laying off more employees after its CEO said hard work is rewarded, Ikea's new smaller-format stores with order pickup, and debate around Sephora selling expensive products to kids.
A&M's Michael Prendergast and Manola Soler join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga to discuss these top retail news stories and trends, including commentary on topics like innovation labs, generational shopping habits, department store valuations, leadership changes needed at struggling retailers, and more.
