We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. September 2024: Consumers Remain Cautious Consumers remained cautious in September. Traffic was up for many brands, however faced with persistent inflation and high borrowing costs, consumers continue to limit discretionary purchases. While some Read More October 2024 Trends
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September 2024 Trends
We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range August 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024. August 2024: Navigating Economic Shifts August presented significant challenges for many retailers, as the market landscape continued to evolve. Brands found themselves grappling with intensifying competition, driven by an economic climate that has Read More September 2024 Trends
August 2024 Trends
We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. July 2024: Consumers Watch Their Wallets Consumers exhibited caution with their spending in July. Although there was an increase in sessions for many retailers, this did not translate into higher sales, with order Read More August 2024 Trends
Optimizing Cooperative Database Response
As I talk to industry colleagues, I frequently hear the lament that prospecting and the cooperative databases do not perform like they used to. The common response is to simply reduce prospecting until cost-of-customer-acquisition goals are realized. Unfortunately, this also results in fewer new customers being added to the buyer file and, eventually, significantly fewer Read More Optimizing Cooperative Database Response
Summer To-Do List: Deep Work with a Beach Ball
In my closing session at last month’s CohereOne Integrated Marketing Summit, I shared several concepts from authors’ work whose messages have significantly influenced my strategic branding work. In case you missed the Summit (a wonderful gathering of curious, smart and growth-oriented marketers, merchants and creatives!), may I suggest you add this excellent and thought-provoking book Read More Summer To-Do List: Deep Work with a Beach Ball
Attention Retailers: Be Mindful of Your Moments
In less than six weeks, this retail holiday season will be over. The season you and your brand leaders have strategized, forecasted, sweated over and meticulously orchestrated. No doubt, right now all hands are on deck as calls, orders and customers walk through your doors or enter your web portals. I wish you well. I Read More Attention Retailers: Be Mindful of Your Moments