Back-to-School Budget Boost
Parents are increasing their budgets for back-to-school supplies by almost 22%
SURVEYS
?????? Back to the Books Costlier in ’24
Now that the July 4th holiday is in the rearview mirror, many retailers are shifting their attention to the annual back-to-school spending spurt. Read More →
JOBS
?? Retail Jobs Fell by 9000 in June
Retail trade employment edged down by 9000 jobs in June, after trending up earlier in the year, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Read More →
RESEARCH
????? Robo-Baggers Could Become a Reality
You can add grocery baggers to the list of AI-endangered jobs.?Read More →
ICYMI: Masterclass Webinar
?? Strategic Retail Innovation: Building Consumer Connections With ‘Physical-Digital-Human’ Experiences
Angela Gearhart, Founding Partner at MediaMaxx and Executive Practice Director at AAG Consulting Group, shares a step-by-step approach to solving the customer journey challenge, offering a comprehensive playbook for success
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