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Forecasters on 5 Key Consumer Trends for the Year Ahead

Expert trend forecasters look at big picture shifts in consumer attitudes and brand innovation to understand how companies can prepare to drive business throughout the year.

Startups Turn to Venture Debt to Turbocharge Growth

As VC funding dries up, companies of all sizes look to raise more expansion capital via this alternative form of financing.

4 Trend-Driven Ways Brands Are Tapping Personalization for Growth

Innovative startups to established players — from Gobble meal kits to Amazon — are relying on customized experiences and a human touch to win over new consumers.

Inside How 3 Scaling Startups Cracked Walmart, Target, and Ulta

Executives from condiment brand Fila Manila, skincare disruptor BYOMA, and Bean Box coffee on adding color and newness to mass retailers’ shelves and identifying sustainable growth strategies, too.

Experts Tips for Driving Holiday Sales in a Cautious Consumer Environment

In-store experiences, digital tools, and strategic promotions can help drive brand awareness — and consumer spending.

Cost of Holiday Product Returns

Automation helps merchants make returns processes more efficient and sustainable and retain customers.

How Retailers Are Taking ‘Grab-and-Go’ Checkout to the Next Level

QuikTrip, Hudson Nonstop, Whole Foods Market among retailers testing advanced checkout solutions, including cashier-less technology and biometric scanners.

Supermarkets and Startups Offer Big Lessons on Driverless Product Delivery

With robots and drones on the ground, grocers such as Kroger and food-delivery disruptors like Grubhub explore the business opportunity of autonomous merchandise deliveries.

Black Friday Marketing Trends Predict 2023 Retail Trends

Retailers are tapping livestream video, TikTok, and small businesses to drive holiday sales, just as old-fashioned brick-and-mortar stores make a comeback.

5 Recession-Fighting Marketing Strategies From Big Brands

How big brands are betting on loyalty programs, trend forecasting, and limited-time-only deals to ring up sales in an inflationary market.