Resources & Insights
Rethinking Brand-Manufacturer Partnerships for Speed
Years ago, while working in merchandising at Victoria’s Secret PINK, I was part of a team that built and implemented a nine-day speed model—taking…
From Stores to Destinations: Why the Future of Retail Isn’t About Shopping
Merchandising Strategy, Retail Strategy
For years, retailers have been fighting the same battle: how do we get more people through the door? The industry responded with promotions, loyalty programs,…
Is Clienteling a Lost Art in Retail?
Leadership Development, Retail Operations
Retail speed to market used to be a competitive advantage. So how did we get slower? A look back at a 9-day speed model —…
Where Did Speed Go?
Merchandising Strategy, Retail Strategy
Retail speed to market used to be a competitive advantage. So how did we get slower? A look back at a 9-day speed model —…
LMS vs LXP: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters
Learning Design, Retail Strategy
LMS vs LXP isn’t just a technology decision—it’s a learning strategy decision. Learn the key differences, when each matters, and how to design learning that…
NRF 2026 Recap: Less Noise. Better Moves.
Retail Operations, Retail Strategy
NRF 2026 retail trends made one thing clear early on: retail is prioritizing execution over hype. NRF 2026 had plenty of technology on display, but the…
Change That Sticks Starts on the Inside
Leadership Development, Organizational Transformation
Change doesn’t happen in decks or meetings—it happens in real conversations and real moments of learning. We help teams move through change by building understanding,…
AI in Learning: Making Training Faster and More Human
Explore how AI in learning revolutionizes retail training with faster, more personalized, and human-centric approaches.
Implementation Is Not Onboarding: The Real Work Starts After Go-Live
Learning Design, Organizational Transformation
The Thread Network brings together expert learning designers, facilitators, and operators who know how to turn training into true capability. We create practical, human-centered learning…
If you don’t know EDITED, you really should.
Merchandising Strategy, Retail Strategy
Exploring Smarter Retail Insights That Made Us Say “Wow” Retail moves fast. Decisions that once took months now happen daily, and visibility across channels can…
Inside Thread Advisory Group: Turning Big Ideas Into Everyday Wins
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at Thread Advisory Group. Our team combines deep retail experience with a hands-on approach to help…
Purple Innovation: Reinventing Sleep in Brick-and-Mortar
Leadership Development, Retail Strategy
The mattress industry was once dominated by traditional players and big-box showrooms with little innovation in the customer experience. Purple changed that. Known first for…
Overheard in the Boardroom: 3 Leadership Challenges Every Retail Executive Faces
Walk into any retail boardroom, and you’ll hear conversations that echo across the industry. Whether it’s a global brand or a fast-growing challenger, the leadership…
The Leadership Behavior Crisis: Why Knowledge Isn’t Enough
In today’s retail landscape, leaders have no shortage of knowledge. They’ve attended workshops, read countless playbooks, and studied best practices. They know how to empower…
From Retail Strategy to Lasting Results: How to Bridge the Execution Gaps in Your Organization
Great retail strategy is only as powerful as the results it delivers. In retail, leaders often spend months shaping ambitious plans—expansion strategies, new merchandising models,…