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Consumer Economic Optimism Continues to Rise

August 26, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

With the gradual reopening of the economy and post-pandemic recovery on the horizon, retail sales continue to experience an uptick: May retail sales reflected a 6 percent increase above the first quarter monthly average, hinting at growth for many retailers across the U.S. With consumers spending more heavily in restaurants, gas and clothing categories that […]

Category: Editors Picks, Retail News Tags: August 2021 Issue, economy, holiday sales

Hope on the Horizon with Deloitte’s Global State of the Consumer Tracker

June 24, 2021 by Krystina Morgan

Deloitte released data from the latest wave of its Global State of the Consumer Tracker, a series of monthly surveys around the globe, that shows there is some hope on the horizon one year after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. In the survey, consumers reported the lowest anxiety levels since April 2020 and safety […]

Category: Retail News Tags: economy, June 2021 Issue, shopping

Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting Trade Shows and Other Events

March 17, 2020 by Krystina Morgan

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Between postponed and cancelled trade shows, retailers selling out of toilet paper and cleaning supplies, thousands stuck in quarantine, and simply not knowing what’s going to happen next, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing quite a bit of mayhem around the globe. The novel Coronavirus has touched over 100 different countries, infecting over 120,000 people to […]

Category: Editors Picks, Retail News Tags: COVID-19, economy

2019 Economic and Consumer Outlook

March 14, 2019 by Publisher

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The overarching theme of retail consumers in 2019 is high expectations. Higher consumer confidence, higher wages, innovative startups and emerging technology all contribute to unrelentingly high standards. But, for all of those same reasons small businesses are in a better position now, more than ever, to exceed consumers’ high expectations. Here’s a deeper dive into […]

Category: Marketing & Management Tags: consumer spending, economy, employment, March 2019 Issue, retail sales

Father’s Day is June 17th – Here’s What Dad Really Wants

June 14, 2018 by Publisher

Consumer confidence translates to heavier holiday spending. This Father’s Day confidence and projected spending are at near-record highs of $15.3 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. According to the annual study, “a total of 77 percent of Americans will celebrate Father’s Day and spend an average of $133 per person.” This expected spending is […]

Category: Retail News Tags: consumer spending, economy, holiday and seasonal

Federal Judge Blocks Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule

November 23, 2016 by Publisher

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Earlier this year, the Obama administration and Department of Labor passed a groundbreaking update to the national overtime rule. The new regulation, scheduled to take effect on December 1st would raise the salary threshold for overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476. In other words, all employees, with a few exceptions, who are salaried under $47,476 […]

Category: Retail News Tags: economy, employment, management

It’s All About Local: Hometown Success

February 4, 2016 by Publisher

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Stroll through the charming New England village of Bethel, CT and you’ll very soon catch sight of the cheery store windows arranged by Kim Ramsey, owner of The Toy Room, an independent retailer offering toys and games for infants, girls and boys.

Category: Retail News Tags: economy, facebook, February 2016 Issue, sales

2016 Business Leaders Forecast

January 5, 2016 by Publisher

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The new year dawns, and with it comes a blizzard of emails and web site headlines shouting all sorts of promises and possibilities, all of which can leave one wondering which of them to trust.

Category: Retail News Tags: brick and mortar, economy, January 2016 Issue, smart phones

How to Effectively Deal with Seasonality

October 2, 2015 by Publisher

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Throughout the year, any business will usually experience peaks and troughs due to factors out of its control.

Category: Marketing & Management Tags: economy, October 2015 Issue, sales, trends

Made in the USA: Strengthening American Business

May 1, 2015 by Publisher

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Made in America is making a comeback in the retail industry in spite of the aftermath of the country’s recession.

Category: Manufacturers, Retail News Tags: economy, May 2015 Issue

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