‘Quiet Quitting’ of office workers threatens long-term effect on downtown retail traffic“Quiet Quitting’ -- workers’ lingering retreat from their office spaces and obligations -- appears here to stay. And employers are having a hard time fighting it. Consumers buying more store brands amid rising prices As consumers reduce purchasing amid higher prices, two categories remain largely unaffected. Citing theft, Wegmans ending self-checkout Scan-and-go is going away at Wegmans. Survey: Shoppers to look for bargains, shop online this holiday season “Affordability” and “digital” will be the watchwords for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Deloitte: Holiday sales to increase 4% to 6% Although inflation will help to raise dollar sales, retailers will see less growth in sales volume this holiday season. Adobe: Online inflation returns in August Consumers dreading August due to the impending end of summer had another reason to be unhappy with the eighth month of the year. Report: Evening traffic in U.S. downtowns hits a high in August Hot weather and school vacations brought more office workers and tourists back to major urban centers last month. Malls and open-air centers fall in YoY traffic counts Inflation caused a deflation in back-to-school traffic at malls and lifestyle centers, according to a report from Placer.ai. How Stores Can Work Harder: Seeing threats as opportunities for change When it comes to threats, avoidance isn’t an option. Virtual summit to address climate-damaging refrigerants A free virtual summit in October will highlight solutions to climate-damaging refrigerants. First Previous 127 128 129 130 131 Next Last
