Holiday 2021 Wrap-Up: Safety Protocols and Early Shopping Led to a Successful Season
Keith Jelinek commented in Retail Touchpoints that the omicron variant did not seem to deter the majority of consumers who went to physical stores, saying that “retailers have done a great job of providing a safe environment, for both consumers and employees.” He also...
How Will Back-to-School Shopping Be Different This Year?
Keith Jelinek comments in GO Banking Rates on how demand is outpacing supply of goods and consumers should start shopping earlier this year to avoid shortages. He also suggests that prices will be higher on some goods due to inflation. Read the article.
Inflation, Supply Chain Issues Drive Back-to-School Prices Up
In Fox Business, BRG Retail indicates that “shoes, backpacks, and clothing [are] in shorter supply this year because they’re manufactured overseas, and they’re not expected to be on the shelves as much as in a typical year.” Watch the video. (at...
School Supply Shortage: Backpacks, Shoes Could Be Hard to Find, So Shop Early
There will be continued pressure on supply chains as students return to school this fall. Keith Jelinek comments in USA Today on the demand, noting that “consumers should anticipate paying anywhere from 10% to 14% more compared to last year.” Read the...