A sit-down with Ron Johnson

Consumers are zeroed in on price heading into the holiday season now more than ever, and Walmart is taking the heat.

About a year since Michael Fiddelke was tapped to take over the CEO post, the retailer has been making headway on its recovery with sales and traffic growth.

The retail veteran shares his journey with Apple, the short stint with J.C. Penney and more ahead of the release of his memoir, “Shop Different."

Discretionary retail sales have been surprisingly strong so far this year. The team discusses the reasons why and what that might mean for the rest of 2026.

Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”

The team breaks down what's behind the pushback against the incoming CEO, founder Chip Wilson’s battle with the board and more.

Brieane Olson talks about her book, “Co-created,” and her work as a merchant and now CEO in redefining the retailer for a new generation.

Katie Thomas, lead of the Kearney Consumer Institute, joins The Backroom to discuss consumer sentiment, economic pressures and more.

The team discusses how different the companies are, despite ushering in new executive leadership at the same time.

The team chats about their recent visits to Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship and brings in Debtwire analysts to discuss the retailer’s Chapter 11 process.