It used to be that controllable and somewhat predictable factors like price, selection and location defined retail success. More recently it was data-driven decisioning and...
Household debt has risen substantially in 2020 thus far, shooting up to $14.3 trillion, a number bypassing the height of the Great Recession by $1.6...
Policymakers, economists and epidemiologists have been modeling the cost/benefit of reopening the economy, and consumers have been making their own calculations. In retail, Macy’s and Simon Property Group are heading up the...
The great retail resettling is on. This past weekend and today (May 4) are the first tests of consumer behavior during the pandemic, as Simon...
“Buy now, pay later” (BNPL) options are very popular — when people know they exist, that is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Economists, policymakers and epidemiologists have been modeling the cost/benefit of reopening the U.S. economy since governors began asking their citizens to #stayathome in mid-March, and...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and recessions, the old saying in life might hold true in business, and in particular for firms that rely on consumer...
The hoarding might be done. Toilet paper is no longer a precious commodity. Grocery shelves are (relatively) well-stocked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
While the ongoing race for the consumer’s whole paycheck is always fairly fast-paced, the past few weeks have redefined the meaning of that term. Supply...