Optimizing the Store Portfolio in the Post-COVID Environment

Apr 13, 2021 | Publication, Retail Business Transformation

The combination of the COVID crisis, advancing technology, and evolving consumer preferences has altered the retail landscape drastically, leaving retailers with critical decisions relative to their physical store portfolios and the role of physical stores in a...

Retail and Consumer Brands Sales Plan Assessment— Not Just for Companies in Crisis

Mar 29, 2021 | Publication

Sales Planning Remains Critical for 2021 Retail Success. While the COVID-19 crisis is far from resolved, retail sales forecasts for 2021 are optimistic. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecasted that retail sales will grow between 6.5 percent and 8.2 percent...

7 Things NOT to Buy with Your $1,400 Stimulus Check

Mar 24, 2021 | News

Keith Jelinek comments on outdoor furniture trends, holiday and summer sales, and why it makes sense for customers to wait to buy. Read the article.

The Future of Retail in the Post-Pandemic World

Mar 5, 2021 | News

What’s next for retail after the pandemic? Rick Maicki discusses the future of retail and consumer shopping preferences in a post-pandemic world. Read the full interview in Authority Magazine.

How to Create a Fantastic Retail Experience that Keeps Bringing Customers Back for More

Mar 1, 2021 | News

Keith Jelinek discusses how retailers can innovate and optimize operations to retain customers in today’s rapidly evolving retail business environment; and create an experience that keeps customers coming back for more. Read the full interview in Authority...