As we start Q3, let us take a moment to see what it takes to become a top-performing store. Despite this June having less foot traffic than last year, both the furniture and mattress industry saw significant increases to their …

Customers no longer want a personalized shopping experience, they expect it. As consumers become more aware of what information they give, and regulations continue to make it increasingly hard to collect data third-party data, first-party data has become a necessity. …

Over the 82 weeks of us discussing retail trends, both augmented reality and AI has gone from far-fetched ideas to viable tools for retailers. Not only does AR allow shoppers to feel more confident in their purchases, but it has …

The last few months have been a wild rollercoaster for the industry as a whole. When looking at the entire industry, retail sales fell 3.5% in May. But when you exclude auto sales, the rest of the industry saw a …

As we finish the second week of May, let us take a moment to see what it takes to become a top-performing store.   Despite this May having less foot traffic than last year, both the furniture and mattress industry …

Over the last few years, convenience was the driving factor that got people into stores. People wanted to be in and out with minimal human interaction. The combination of warmer weather and a general lack of human interaction by many …