CurrentTrendsCheers! The Most Popular Cocktail In Every State By Maria Haubrich June 19, 2023 1 Mins read A few weeks ago we told you about the latest beverage trends. Here are some more things you need to know if… Read more
CurrentTrendsOn the Road Again: Americans are Still on the Move By Rieva Lesonsky June 12, 2023 1 Mins read Since you could work remotely from anywhere, Americans were on the move during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that pattern has continued, according… Read more
CurrentTrendsDrink Up! 8 Beverage Trends to Watch By Rieva Lesonsky June 5, 2023 1 Mins read Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) reports on eight beverage trends it noticed at the most recent National Restaurant Association show held earlier this… Read more
CurrentTrendsRemodeling ROIs: Best Prospects for Contractors and Remodelers in 2023 By Rieva Lesonsky May 29, 2023 1 Mins read It’s been a tough year for contractors and remodelers. Remodeling says that “average project values fell sharply to their lowest levers ever.”… Read more
CurrentTrendsBachelorette Houses: Bride-to-Be’s Say “I Do” to Short-Term Rentals By Rieva Lesonsky May 22, 2023 1 Mins read Apartment Therapy (AT) reports that one of the trendiest new real estate investments is renting out houses for bachelorette parties. These homes… Read more
CurrentTrendsHere Come Many Brides: Consumers Say, “I Do!” to Non-traditional Wedding Gowns By Rieva Lesonsky May 1, 2023 1 Mins read After surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans apparently heard wedding bells. As reported in her Substack After School blog Casey Lewis notes… Read more
CurrentTrends2D Barcodes Revolutionizing Retail By Rieva Lesonsky April 24, 2023 1 Mins read The Axios “What’s Next” newsletter says the end of the barcode we’ll all so familiar with is near—only to be replaced by… Read more
CurrentTrendsCheez-Its, Goldfish, and TikTok…Oh My! Gen Z Teens are Spending More By Rieva Lesonsky April 17, 2023 1 Mins read The just released Piper Sandler Companies’ Taking Stock With Teens® survey in partnership with DECA (the 45th semi-annual) reveals that teens are spending… Read more
CurrentTrendsBeauty Billions By Rieva Lesonsky April 10, 2023 2 Mins read The last time we wrote about the beauty business, we focused on growing makeup sales. Now let’s look at the bigger picture—e-commerce… Read more
CurrentTrends2023 Retail Forecast By Rieva Lesonsky March 30, 2023 2 Mins read Another banner year is in store for the nation’s retailers—big and small—online and in-store. The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced its 2023… Read more