The pet food industry has undergone significant evolution over the years, driven by changing consumer preferences, advances in nutrition science, and a growing awareness of the importance of pet health and wellness....more
How Can Retailers Refine Their Omnichannel Strategies Through Effective Decision-Making and Precise Success Metrics?
Current headwinds in the retail labor market present formidable challenges and hurdles for retailers in...more
Today's Shoppers Are a Moving Target. Are You Prepared To Adapt to the Evolving Workloads of Omnichannel Retailing?
Current headwinds in the retail labor market present formidable challenges and hurdles for retailers in...more
How Are Current Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market Creating Challenges for Workforce Management?
Current headwinds in the retail labor market present formidable challenges and hurdles for retailers in effectively...more
The economy grew at a moderate pace in Q4 2023, with inflation ticking up slightly in March, with core CPI rising 3.8%. U.S. consumer sentiment remains stable, with steady spending despite some pockets of weakness. Disposable...more
5/23/2024
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Retail sales increased nearly 6% in December with total holiday sales (Nov/Dec) rising over 5% above 2022. Consumer sentiment increased 13.7% in December, erasing declines from the previous four months, driven chiefly by...more
November marked a pivotal turn in consumer sentiment, which surged by 13%, erasing four consecutive months of decline. The increase was primarily fueled by optimism surrounding U.S. inflation improvements and sets a promising...more
The holiday shopping season holds significant importance for retailers, and the impact is particularly heightened in 2023 due to shifting consumer behaviors influenced by economic dynamics and evolving preferences. There are...more
The holiday shopping season perennially holds great significance for retailers, and this impact is heightened in 2023 due to shifting consumer behaviors influenced by economic dynamics and evolving preferences. There are...more
Retail sales increased 8.0% in October, exceeding the CORE CPI of 6.3%; and monthly retail sales were up .9% over September totals, exceeding the monthly inflation index of .4%, but much of this gain was due to inflation...more
11/21/2022
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