VIPER THOUGHT LEADERSHIP #12 By Diane Ellis, Gerri Kies and Monica Woo 8 minute read COVID-19 has a devastating impact on retail. Over 1.9 million workers in the sector are unemployed or furloughed[1]. After noticing a heart-warming post on…
VIPER THOUGHT LEADERSHIP #9 By Miki Berardelli, Lana Krauter and Monica Woo Nine minute read Forty-three retailers have filed for bankruptcy so far in 2020. There have already been more retail bankruptcies this year than in the past…
VIPER Thought Leadership Series #7 By Johnny Custer Ernie Deyle and Monica Woo Five minute read Most retailers are fighting for survival during the COVID-19 crisis. Now, more than ever, retailers must bolster cashflow by eliminating operational…
VIPER THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SERIES #6 By Diane Ellis, D.G. Hague, Tom Park and Monica Woo Eight minute read COVID-19 has upended many businesses, especially retailers reliant on brick-and-mortar stores. Most retail executives are fighting to maintain business continuity, or restructure…
VIPER THOUGHT LEADERSHIP #5 By Matthew Gutermuth, D.G. Hague and Monica Woo Five minute read For omni-channel retailers, curbside pickup of online orders, like direct delivery, is a mandatory service to address the consumers’ shift to online shopping during…
By Diane Ellis and Monica Woo Seven Minute Read States and cities are gradually reopening amidst volatility of COVID-19, a faltering economy and reduced consumer confidence. In reopening physical stores, Apparel & Footwear (“A&F”) retailers not only need to navigate…