The world of retail, restaurants, and shopping general is ever-changing. Sometimes that adjustment is dictated by customers, and other times what’s going on in the world affects the change. Over the last few years, online shopping and store pickup have become popular options. But many places still struggle with the shift…
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Many stores and restaurants are cutting hours as they adjust to our new normal. Some people claim that the lack of workers is the reason. And while that may be the case for some, there is another reason many places are open less. And this change could be permanent…
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Ship to store is an option that more and more big box stores are trying to push. And while I see the benefits for the store, I don’t see the upside for you and me. Once they have your money, how much more focus will they be placing on customer service? The COVID-19 concern and…
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COVID-19 has changed so much in our world. The changes that are happening to business have only just begun. Space once used for offices or for retail is adapting. Much of that space will become something else. The need for new warehouses is only just beginning…
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Zombie brands may not be a term that you’re familiar with, but you’ll like be hearing of it soon. With many of your favorite retail stores going away, they could end up becoming zombie brands. And that’s both good and bad…
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Every day more retail stores are closing across the USA. Once popular stores in large malls and shopping centers are being forced out of business. And as a result these closures are truly making shopping much more difficult…
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Back in the good ole days (like last year) Black Friday was always the day after Thanksgiving. Every now and then people tried to include Thanksgiving Day in the shopping hoopla. But this year, it seems every Friday is considered…
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For years we’ve been renting things like homes and cars. But have you heard about the latest retail trend? Renting clothing…
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In the current climate many businesses are struggling. Most are truly desperate for attention and seek a quick fix to their ills. Sadly, most of these companies don’t want to fix their issues, they just want a quick fix…
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For years, more and more people have been doing their shopping online. But I think this year’s holiday season has increased that shift in shopping…
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