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“Americans plan to keep cutting back on spending through the holidays, new survey says” by Harriet Taylor via CNBC

by admin | Sep 18, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Inventory Management, News, Predictions, Retail Economy

Shoppers along the Magnificent Mile shopping district in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.  Jamie Kelter Davis | Bloomberg | Getty Images KEY POINTS The vast majority of adults (92%) have reduced their spending over the past six months, according...

“Optimize Your Retail Store Location To Boost Foot Traffic And Conversions” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Sep 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Commercial Real Estate, Community, Customer Experience, Event Planning, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Choosing the right location for your retail store is complex but crucial. It requires a deep understanding of your target market, brand, and business model. Whether you’re struggling with foot traffic and conversions, looking to add a location, relocate an...

“Dick’s cuts jobs as theft takes a bite out of profit” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | Aug 22, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Retail Crime, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

A red brick Dick’s storefront under a blue sky. The retailer reported net sales grew 3.6% in the second quarter, but both net and operating income were down double digits. Permission granted by Dick’s Sporting Goods The athletics retailer rolled out a business...

“US retail sales beat estimates with a 0.7% bump in July” by Erin Cabrey via Retail Brew

by admin | Aug 15, 2023 | News, Predictions, Retail Economy

Spencer Platt/Getty Images US consumers upped their spending at retailers in July, with retail sales beating expectations with a 0.7% rise month over month, according to Census Bureau data. Year over year retail sales were up 3.2%, in line with the higher...

“What Lies in Store for Brick-and-Mortar Retail as It Approaches $4.2 Trillion?” by Bryan Wassel via Retail Wire

by admin | Aug 13, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, News, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

PHOTO: CANVA Reports of brick-and-mortar’s death, dubbed the retail apocalypse during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, were greatly exaggerated. Physical store sales rebounded in 2021 as the omnichannel future came into focus, with total...

“Retail sales up despite cooling economy” by Judy Mottl via RetailCustomerExperience.com

by admin | Jul 30, 2023 | News, Retail Economy, Statistics

Retail sales continued an upward trend in June despite slower job gains and a cooling economy. The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales in June were up 0.2% from May and up 1.5% year over year. In May, sales were up 0.5% month over month and up 2% year over year....