Trends

Have you heard the term “quiet quitting”? I hadn’t until a few weeks ago when it started popping up in many of…

While we usually address trends in this newsletter, it’s hard to predict those without discussing the state of the economy. And truthfully,…

We’ve discussed how many Americans are “aging in place” before and how that presents numerous entrepreneurial opportunities. And if you’re not first…

Most states have lifted mask mandates, and millions of American workers are going back to work in-office. And with their return to…

The ICSC Back-to-School survey conducted just two weeks is getting good grades. The organization, formerly known as the International Council of Shopping…

If you own a restaurant, you should be aware of some demographic shifts affecting your industry. The oldest Generation Zers (ages 18…

Men’s apparel has significantly changed in the past few decades. My dad owned a men’s clothing store for more than 20 years,…

No, we’re not talking about Christmas in July. But savvy retailers know that the heart of summer is when you start prepping…

Do Consumers Believe Your Sustainability Claims? Are you a retailer trying to figure out what consumers want? To learn what drives purchases by…

A new report just out from The NPD Group shows U.S. toy industry dollar sales grew by 1% ($63 million) January-April, though…