CurrentTrendsHome Sweet (Accessible) Home By By Rieva Lesonsky August 22, 2022 1 Mins read We’ve discussed how many Americans are “aging in place” before and how that presents numerous entrepreneurial opportunities. And if you’re not first… Read more
CurrentTrendsMakeup Boom: The Beauty Business is Glowing By By Rieva Lesonsky August 15, 2022 1 Mins read Most states have lifted mask mandates, and millions of American workers are going back to work in-office. And with their return to… Read more
CurrentTrendsTop of the Class: Back-to-School Shopping By By Rieva Lesonsky August 8, 2022 1 Mins read The ICSC Back-to-School survey conducted just two weeks is getting good grades. The organization, formerly known as the International Council of Shopping… Read more
CurrentTrendsBack to Bizness: How Restaurants Can Attract Gen Z Customers By By Rieva Lesonsky August 1, 2022 1 Mins read If you own a restaurant, you should be aware of some demographic shifts affecting your industry. The oldest Generation Zers (ages 18… Read more
CurrentTrendsMenswear Is Pivoting By By Rieva Lesonsky July 25, 2022 1 Mins read Men’s apparel has significantly changed in the past few decades. My dad owned a men’s clothing store for more than 20 years,… Read more
CurrentTrendsGetting Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season By By Rieva Lesonsky July 18, 2022 1 Mins read No, we’re not talking about Christmas in July. But savvy retailers know that the heart of summer is when you start prepping… Read more
CurrentTrendsThe Truth About Sustainable Shopping By By Rieva Lesonsky July 11, 2022 1 Mins read Do Consumers Believe Your Sustainability Claims? Are you a retailer trying to figure out what consumers want? To learn what drives purchases by… Read more
CurrentTrendsToy Story By By Rieva Lesonsky July 5, 2022 1 Mins read A new report just out from The NPD Group shows U.S. toy industry dollar sales grew by 1% ($63 million) January-April, though… Read more
CurrentTrendsThe End of 9-5 Daycare By By Rieva Lesonsky June 27, 2022 1 Mins read The other day one of my nieces was concerned that the daycare she was planning to register her young child in this… Read more
CurrentTrendsPassionate About Pets: Pampered Pets Promise Powerful Profits By By Rieva Lesonsky June 20, 2022 1 Mins read Many spending habits acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic are vanishing, according to The Wall Street Journal. But some habits die hard, and… Read more