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4 Reasons Why Your Trade Marketing is Likely to Fail

Jamie Calon | February 16, 2022
Your trade marketing is going to fail. Here’s why and how to fix it. In my 20+ years as a marketing consultant, I repeatedly see the same issues in brands of all sizes, across all industries.

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Field Notes is the executive market briefing our leadership team reviews three times each week to stay sharp on how retail is evolving. We publish it because the patterns shaping the industry are worth sharing with you.

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The Rise of Programmable Retail Environments

Regulator Field Notes #473: The Rise of Programmable Retail Environments 2026-08-24 Lululemon is building stores that blend retail with fitness studios and cafes, while Nike’s latest flagship integrates massive, dynamic LED walls. These brands are moving beyond transactions to create ... Read More

From Point of Sale to Point of Experience

Regulator Field Notes #472: From Point of Sale to Point of Experience 2026-08-21 Brands are transforming retail spaces into immersive destinations that prioritize interaction over transaction. Lego is building destination flagships with giant sculptures and AR experiences, while Porsche is ... Read More

From Shelf to Stage: Brands Build Immersive Retail Destinations

Regulator Field Notes #471: From Shelf to Stage: Brands Build Immersive Retail Destinations 2026-08-19 Samsung is building art gallery-inspired lounges in airports to showcase its Frame TV, while Dyson is launching salon-like Beauty Labs on high streets. These brands are ... Read More

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The Programmable Storefront

Regulator Field Notes #469: The Programmable Storefront 2026-08-10 Lego is building interactive “Brickscapes” in its flagship, while Nike is integrating dynamic digital screens into its

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The Programmable Retail Stage

Regulator Field Notes #468: The Programmable Retail Stage 2026-08-07 Brands are transforming static retail space into dynamic brand theaters. Dyson is deploying high-touch pop-up labs

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