BRG Retail Insights
June Retail and Consumer Indicators Summary
Retail trade sales increased more than 24 percent in May 2021 compared to last year.
May Retail and Consumer Indicators Summary
Retail sales are ramping up, and it appears that consumers can’t wait to get back into stores.
Road to Recovery
At Ice Miller’s Road to Recovery virtual conference, Keith Jelinek will speak in the session “Post-Pandemic Predictions.” Register today.
Brick-and-Mortar Future Looks Bright, but Different
Keith Jelinek comments on what lies ahead for brick-and-mortar and indicates there’s a bright future for those who do it right.
What Lessons Did Retailers Learn from the Pandemic?
As states start reopening across the country, Keith Jelinek looks at the post-pandemic landscape in the retail market. What lessons did retailers learn over the past year? What should they do as shoppers return to stores?
Optimizing the Store Portfolio in the Post-COVID Environment
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
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
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
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.
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