Show notes
The Super Bowl has come and gone but retail keeps moving with Andrew, Nick and Alicia breaking down your weekly retail news.Super Bowl Ad Playoffs: * This year’s ads leaned into unhinged chaos—but did anyone actually remember the brands? * Nike made a big comeback, while Mayo somehow stole the show (yes, really). * Hosts discuss why advertisers are prioritizing viral weirdness over actual brand recall.Netflix Opens a Restaurant in Vegas: * A one-year culinary residency at MGM Grand featuring menus inspired by Bridgerton, Stranger Things, and more. * Will this be the next big move for entertainment brands, or just a social media gimmick?Amazon’s Confusing Beauty Store in Italy: * Amazon is opening a para-pharmacy and beauty store in Milan. * No Amazon Go tech, no clear strategy—just a normal beauty shop. * The team is baffled: What is Amazon even trying to learn here?Party City’s $20M Comeback: * Party City’s IP was shockingly sold for just $20M—was this the deal of the decade? * New owner Ad Populum plans to reinvent the brand, but can Party City survive without physical stores?Timestamps:* [* [* [* [* [



