by Mike Duff | Jan 20, 2022 | Retail Articles
The International Council of Shopping Centers has released research indicating retail sales grew 17% year-over-year in November and December of 2021. ICSC’s 2021 Post-Holiday Survey has found that consumers spent an average of $1,011 this holiday season with 226...
by Chandler Harvey | Jan 19, 2022 | Featured News, The Inspired Home Show 2022, Trade Shows & Associations
The International Housewares Association announced The Inspired Home Show 2022 will take place on a shortened three-day schedule March 5-7 with COVID-19 safety-related protocols requiring attendees and exhibitors to show proof of vaccination or produce a negative...
by Mike Duff | Jan 18, 2022 | Retail Articles
Global market research firm Euromonitor International has released its Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2022 report, which suggests that the year ahead will require adjusting to consumers who have rapidly diversifying preferences and priorities. Euromonitor designed the...
by Mike Duff | Jan 14, 2022 | Retail Articles
The Visa U.S. Spending Momentum Index came in at 108.4 in December seasonally adjusted, its strongest reading for the month since the index launch, but it’s not all good news as discretionary spending momentum softened. For the last three months of 2021, the SMI was...
by Mike Duff | Jan 11, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Market research firm and traffic tracker Placer.ai has identified eight retail trends to watch in the year ahead. In a market fundamentally reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers need to understand the value of both digital and physical operations to advance,...
