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Arick Wierson

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  • US and International Opinion Columnist, Freelance
Minneapolis, United States
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Communications Consultant. Opinion Columnist at CNN, Newsweek and Observer. 6X Emmy Award Winner. Former Media Advisor for Mayor Bloomberg.
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Retail in 2026 Faces Political Headwinds — But Not a Freefall - The Robin Report

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By Arick Wierson Verified
| The Robin Report Verified
I’m often asked to provide a macroeconomic and political read to foreign leaders, tech CEOs, and increasingly, retail executives trying to make sense of what comes next. Here’s what I’m telling retail leaders right now: I’m cautiously optimistic about 2026. That may surprise some, because the economy certainly isn’t “fixed.” From a fundamentals-only perspective, many indicators are moving in the wrong direction. Growth is uneven. Inflation pressures linger. Structural issues remain unresolved.
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When the Checkout Aisle Becomes a Ballot Box

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By Arick Wierson Verified
| The Robin Report Verified
For years, retailers comforted themselves with the idea that they sat above politics — neutral, objective and safely focused on price points and planograms. That era is finished. Today, the checkout aisle has become a de facto ballot box, and retailers are being drafted, sometimes willingly, sometimes unwittingly, but usually kicking and screaming, into political tensions shaped not only by consumers and media but by political leaders themselves.
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How Visionary CEOs Use Storytelling for Success

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By Leo Moulsoff, Arick Wierson Verified, Gene Munster
| Tunheim
On this episode of Leveraged Storytelling—presented by Tunheim—host Arick Wierson sits down with none other than Gene Munster, the tech investing legend and Wall Street seer. Gene is the go-to authority on Big Tech’s Magnificent Seven and a master at decoding what makes tech leaders truly iconic. In this episode, Arick and Gene dive into why storytelling isn’t just a soft skill for tech CEOs—it’s the ultimate differentiator.
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