Over the last year, retailers lost over $94.5 billion due to retail shrink. Retailers across the country are struggling to find a middle ground between preventing theft and improving the in-store experience. This week we discuss what retailers are doing …
Regardless of where consumer habits bring people to shop, whether that be online or in-store, consumers are demanding consistently great retail experiences. This week we discuss evolving consumer habits and why conscious purchases are on the rise. THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS …
As we start November, it’s time we see what it takes to become a top-performing store. Despite this October having less foot traffic than last year, both the furniture and mattress industry saw significant increases in their average ticket in …
While AI was once a far-fetched idea, companies such as Dal-e have proven the power of AI through their text-to-image generator. But how far is AI from becoming a valuable asset for the retail industry? This week we diverge into …
After 99 weeks of providing retail trends, we are proud to release the 100th edition of Retail Traffic Trends. Going back to our roots of reporting foot traffic trends, this week we discuss the re-emergence of in-store shopping during the …
What do September’s retail sales mean for the holidays? A small but notable 11.5% rise in e-commerce during the month suggests that people are shopping early for the holidays, which research shows is, for some, to help stretch strained budgets. …