Retail Insights

Shoptalk Recap 2023

Discover the latest best practices and insights from the 2023 ShopTalk event, including the use of AI in retail, and learnings on finding efficiencies and putting customers first. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry with this informative blog.

Retail Insights

What Retailers Can Learn From Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM)

My favorite holiday of the year (Black Friday, of course) has recently come to a close and retailers are still giddy about the unprecedented levels of sales - even amid recession and inflation concerns. Despite it all, shoppers showed up and they showed up big. Here’s my take on the shopping behaviors and key trends we saw this year.

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Top 5 Excel Memes for Merchandise Planners

Merchandise planning is serious business and that's why we need the levity of memes.

Retail Insights

4 Surprising Things I Learned During My First Job in Retail Planning

Retail planning careers can be perfect for those who love fashion, numbers and really, really big spreadsheets.