Brian Delp

Brian Delp

Contributor|Retail

Brian Delp covers the intersection of retail, fashion, and global trade, offering a "micro-to-macro" lens on how policy and technology reshape the consumer landscape. 

As the President of Sales & Global Licensing at Himatsingka, he leads North American operations for one of the

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Jul 27, 2026

Self-Checkout Regulations Spread As NY's A11501 Signals A New Approach

New York's self-checkout bill could force retailers to offer a discount. The outcome could reshape automation strategy as retailers already rethink self-checkout.

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Jul 15, 2026

Why Retailers Are Cutting Prices Despite Lower Inflation And Iran Risks

Why are Walmart, Costco, BBB and other retailers cutting prices as CPI cools? Consumer psychology, back-to-school demand and Iran risks explain why.

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Jun 29, 2026

Amazon, Walmart And Home Depot: The Rise Of The Omnivore Retailer

Major retailers are building entirely new businesses beyond the store. Here's what the rise of the omnivore retailer means for Amazon, Walmart and the future of retail.

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Jun 29, 2026

How SB 707, EPR Laws And EU Rules Reshape Fashion Supply Chains

How EU Digital Product Passports, California SB 707, and new state EPR laws are reshaping fashion supply chains, compliance costs, and sourcing strategies.

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Jun 17, 2026

Walmart, Gap, Target Hire Project Runway Judges In A K-Shaped Economy

Target, Walmart, and Gap are hiring luxury designers like Isaac Mizrahi to permanent roles, betting on design authority in a K-shaped economy.

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Jun 9, 2026

World Cup Commerce Will Play Out In An Era Of Protectionism

The 2026 World Cup arrives in a trade environment no one anticipated when the bid was filed. What that means for brands, retail and the commercial bet on soccer.

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Mar 23, 2026

How Iran Conflict Costs Compound For Retail

The Iran conflict is hitting retail P&Ls from every angle: oil, freight, fertilizer, and consumer spending. Here's how the costs compound.

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Mar 4, 2026

Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains As Dual Chokepoint Crisis Unfolds

Operation Epic Fury forces dual shipping reroutes through Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, adding $2,000-$4,000 per container and 10-14 days. Retail faces a crisis.

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Feb 4, 2026

What Walmart’s ‘Weenification’ Of Valentine’s Day Signals

Explore Walmart’s ‘Weenification’ strategy: how year-round horror fandom, market consolidation, and Gen Z are reshaping Valentine’s Day and the retail calendar at large.

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Jan 6, 2026

How Amazon’s Latest Initiatives Skip Consent

Amazon’s AI shopping pilots raise consent concerns as off-platform product is scraped, highlighting power imbalances between dominant platforms and independent retailers.