by Mike Duff | Feb 20, 2023 | Retail Articles
According to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, February import cargo volume at the major container ports in the United States should drop to almost the lowest level seen since the beginning of the...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2023 | Retail Articles
The Knot 2022 Real Weddings Study revealed 2022 saw 2.6 million couples getting married; Gen Zers want unique elements added to their nuptials; and those planning to get hitched in 2023 are concerned about how the economy might affect their planning. As anticipated in...
by Mike Duff | Jan 30, 2023 | Retail Articles
Consumers have returned to shopping at physical retail stores in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they aren’t necessarily happy with what they’ve found. In a new study from Theatro first voice-enabled mobile communication platform, 41% of consumers said...
by Mike Duff | Jan 30, 2023 | Retail Articles
Consumers remain wary about prospects for the economy, planning to cut back on eating out and travel, according to market researcher Numerator, but they are less concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic than they have been. As part of its monthly Consumer Sentiment...
by Mike Duff | Jan 18, 2023 | Retail Articles
Executives surveyed by business services provider Deloitte expect inflation to pressure their profit margins in 2023 as six in 10 anticipate inflation raising their operating costs even as other issues, particularly labor loom over the year ahead. Passing higher...