by Brittain Ladd | Jul 29, 2026 | Supply Chains
The FCC just redrew the map for humanoid robotics, and almost nobody outside the industry has clocked how big this is. This week the FCC added advanced robotic devices such as humanoid and quadruped robots, plus connected power inverters to its Covered List, the...
by Brittain Ladd | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Seven & i Holdings made a wise decision to name Mauricio Leyva CEO of 7-Eleven. What makes Leyva an interesting choice is that he has never run a convenience store chain. His resume is CPG brand transformation as Group President at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., during...
by Brittain Ladd | Jul 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Once again, I am happy share comments from the leading retail analyst in the USA, Karen Short. Karen and I have teamed up to provide commentary about Target and Kroger. We teamed up again to comment on Albertsons Companies. Our opinions are similar. Below is Karen’s...
by Brittain Ladd | Jul 20, 2026 | No Retreat, No Surrender
I believe two things are true about LinkedIn: 1️⃣. No one is in charge who’s willing to admit that the platform is incredibly annoying. Members receive requests and spam daily. LinkedIn should offer a “No Soliciting’ option for its members. The...
by Brittain Ladd | Jul 16, 2026 | AI, Newsletter, Retail
I recently became aware of a fascinating robotics program implemented by the Mayo Clinic. I learned of the program from a reporter who contacted me and asked for my opinion on the topic of robots in hospitals. She casually mentioned that the Mayo Clinic is using...
