Seasonal news and trends

The Jobs Market Is Strong, But Not Thanks To Gig Workers
Gig Economy // May 03, 2019

What is the state of the jobs market in the U.S.? It all depends upon who you ask. ADP’s recently released monthly payroll report forecasted strong private sector hiring, but Moody’s begs to differ. Moody’s chief economist says ADP has inflated its report of 275,000...

How Halloween Might Have The Secret To Saving Retail
Retail // September 14, 2017

Halloween might be the scariest holiday (unless, of course, you’re a parent, in which case Christmas is the hands-down winner every year), but it’s not necessarily the most innovative from a retail point of view. Sure, there are dedicated costume makers who bring new meaning...

Florismart And Making The Floral World Flat
Retail // March 24, 2017

Spring has sprung — well, for most of the U.S. anyway. The vernal equinox has definitely come and gone, and warm weather has emerged for those who don’t currently live in New York or Boston, where winter — as per its usual in the Northeast —...

Quick Reads
Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed

December 06, 2019
With a greater emphasis on speed and online shopping, holiday hiring needs have changed amid shifting consumer preferences. Large retailers are set to hire approximately 790,000 seasonal workers this year in what would mark the second year of significant growth following years of stagnation, per data from the Challenger, Gray and Christmas outsourcing firm, CNBC reported. The […]