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Small Business Owners Find AI Is Effective in Saving Time and Money
Research by Constant Contact looks at how small businesses view artificial intelligence.
Taking a Holistic Approach to ESG Efforts
Cara Smyth believes success is achievable when all the pieces work together.
Research Reveals Insights Into What’s Driving the Future of Sportswear
The latest Launchmetrics report dives into sportswear, highlighting key trends and the brands who won the…
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Kearney Report Concludes While There Are Improvements in Circularity, The Industry Isn’t Moving Fast Enough
Educating consumers is also going to play a more important role.
Can Parents Decrease Back-to-school Spending This Season? They’re Going to Try
Deloitte's latest consumer survey examines consumer behaviors amid inflation during the peak shopping season.
The Age of the ‘Resilient Consumer’
New research from Accenture finds despite living in an era of volatility, consumers are adapting to change.
Parsing Talk From Action Around U.S.-China Trade
Sally Peng from FTI Consulting said clients are weighing the benefits of a strategy involving China and one…
Inflation Drives Back-to-school Shoppers to Get an Early Start
KPMG's report shows inflation playing a key role in spending this season, elevating the need to look for…
How Are Fashion Shoppers Reacting to Cooling Off of Inflation?
Placer.ai looks at how apparel retailers are faring halfway into 2023.
Research Identifies Cracks Surfacing in Consumer Strength
New data from Moody's Investors Service finds U.S. consumer spending is further deteriorating due to current…
Retail 2023 Halftime Report
Placer.ai joins WWD in a live webinar to discuss the current state of the retail industry and share insights…
Leveraging Technology in Product Development, Merchandising
Why humans using technology is better than decision-making by either one alone.
Do Consumers Have Too Much Trust for Generative AI?
A new survey from the Capgemini Research Institute reveals current sentiments toward generative AI and what…
Key Takeaways From Aptos Engage
Simplification is changing how retailers engage with customers.
Research Reveals Preferences of Gen Z Shoppers
The ICSC study shows a demographic cohort that embraces buying online and shopping in physical stores.