CurrentTrendsHoliday Selling Tips from the Antonellis By Rieva Lesonsky November 21, 2022 2 Mins read I watch a lot of television, even commercials. One of my favorite ads features John and Kendall Antonelli, the personable and energetic owners… Read more
CurrentTrends“Better-for-You” Alcohol By By Rieva Lesonsky November 14, 2022 1 Mins read Many retailers of alcohol are saying “cheers” to increasing sales of “healthy” alcohol. According to a report on alcohol trends from market… Read more
CurrentTrendsJoy for Retailers this Holiday Season By By Rieva Lesonsky November 3, 2022 1 Mins read This morning the National Retail Federation (NRF) had great news for the nation’s retailers (online and in-store). The NRF projects holiday retail… Read more
CurrentTrendsInclusive Sizing Means More Opportunities By By Rieva Lesonsky October 31, 2022 1 Mins read “Plus-size [clothing] is a booming yet underserved area of the apparel industry,” according to The NPD Group. The market for plus-sized women’s… Read more
CurrentTrendsSleepless in America: How Napping Can Improve Your Business By By Rieva Lesonsky October 24, 2022 1 Mins read This is a different type of Currents, but we’re still addressing trends. The trend—Americans are not getting enough sleep. Axios reports that… Read more
CurrentTrendsRetail Therapy: Holiday Spending Kicks Off By By Rieva Lesonsky October 17, 2022 1 Mins read As we head into the heart of the holiday shopping season, consumers, despite inflationary pressures, seem to be in a spending mood,… Read more
CurrentTrendsPro Choices: Gen Zs Want More Food Choices By By Rieva Lesonsky October 10, 2022 1 Mins read A few months ago, we told restaurant owners that Gen Zs were dining out less often and were price-conscious when choosing where… Read more
CurrentTrendsHouse of Blues: How Housing Paralysis Affects Home Goods Retailers By Rieva Lesonsky October 3, 2022 1 Mins read With rising mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and an uncertain economy, the National Association of Realtors says, as of August, sales of previously… Read more
CurrentTrendsThink Pink! What the Barbiecore Fad Means for Your Business By By Rieva Lesonsky September 26, 2022 1 Mins read Barbie turns 64 (yikes!) in March of 2023. And a few months later, the Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and… Read more
CurrentTrendsMaking a Case for Cookies By By Rieva Lesonsky September 19, 2022 1 Mins read As we hear more about data breaches, consumers are understandably wary of and confused by online privacy issues. Should they give your… Read more