Apr 5, 2022 | News, Publication
Amid rising inflation and critical operational challenges—including supply chain issues, worker shortages and rising freight and labor costs—retail success in 2022 demands striking a balance between business needs and an increasingly cautious consumer, according to a...
Nov 11, 2021 | Holiday Retail Outlook Report, Publication
In September, BRG Retail published the results of our 2021 consumer holiday survey, wherein we asked over 1,000 shoppers about their holiday shopping expectations and level of concern over the impact of COVID on their holiday plans. Our decision to reach out to...
Oct 28, 2021 | Publication
COVID-19 has hammered retailers at the store level. Early in the pandemic, store closures wreaked havoc for companies and their employees. Upon reopening, stores adopted new procedures and operational practices to keep customers and employees safe. Store traffic has...
Oct 13, 2021 | Publication
Disruptions in the global supply chain are resulting in product shortages for retailers across the United States. Labor shortages at checkout stands, empty shelves in brick-and-mortar locations and delayed orders from online retailers. No matter where retailers and...
Sep 20, 2021 | Publication
Retailers and consumer product goods manufacturers are dealing with challenges not seen for a generation and face a renewed need to focus on managing risks and costs. The COVID pandemic has disrupted work patterns around the world, requiring changes and adaptations to...
Aug 18, 2021 | Holiday Retail Outlook Report, Publication
The back-to-school (BTS) season is a critically important selling period—and an opportunity for retailers to reconnect with shoppers before entering the holiday season. COVID has written a new script for schools and businesses in 2021. Consumers have adjusted in...
