Retail Trends

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for tech giants or global brands. Today’s AI-powered platforms are increasingly accessible—and affordable—for small, independent retailers. AI can help improve the

The Big Picture In the broader market, shoppers took a cautious step back last month as economic pressures continued to build. Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, following a modest

In today’s hyper-competitive retail environment, profits don’t just come from driving more sales—they come from making smarter decisions at every level of the business. Yet even well-run retailers miss profit

The Big Picture: Warning Signs Sure, the stock market may have shaken off the tariff noise for now—but don’t let that fool you into thinking everything’s smooth sailing. Behind the

Women’s Wear sales were about even through the first quarter of the year, but we’ve recently seen a sales uptick in some of our client stores, driven by special events

The Big Picture The U.S. economy continues to show signs of strength—March’s jobs report surprised to the upside, with 228,000 new jobs added. That’s a clear signal: despite the headlines,

Retailers and consumers alike have been feeling the effects of unpredictable tariff changes — like whiplash from an economic roller coaster. One minute, tariffs are off. The next, they’re back

The Big Picture Retail sales inched up by 0.2% last month — not quite the 0.6% boost analysts anticipated, as frigid weather and market jitters kept shoppers at bay. This

We’ve worked with a wide range of businesses over the years—family-owned shops, ambitious startups, and newly acquired ventures finding their footing. No matter their starting point, we’ve helped them sharpen

The Big Picture Inflation notched up considerably last month, coming in at 3%. This unwelcome news came amid more talk of tariffs, rattling markets and creating an uncertain retail environment.