3/8/2021 Entering 2021 brought with it the hope of many retailers and business owners nationwide that COVID-19 vaccines and plans for their expedited distribution would soon allow the retail world to “return to normal.” That has not proven to be the case.
3/8/2021 Since the onset of the national COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. around this time last year, businesses have been struggling to survive, and more than a few have tried to use “force majeure” provisions in contracts to escape or mitigate what would have been their ordinary contractual obligations.
3/7/2021 One of the many ways life has changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is how people shop.
3/3/2021 Facing macro-competitive pressures coupled with the pandemic’s impact, retailers are forced to develop cloud-centric IT capabilities to improve customer experience and scale.
3/2/2021 With COVID-19 immunizations underway, businesses in every industry are grappling with drafting and implementing vaccination policies.
2/25/2021 In determining company strategy and marketing tactics during times of economic turmoil, political tension, or social unrest, the most important thing is to know your customer base.
2/21/2021 In today’s challenging economic environment, fuel and convenience retailers face a critical inflection point.
2/15/2021 Consumers, businesses, and technology are all moving faster than ever.
2/7/2021 Consumer psychology is primed to make Valentine’s Day an even bigger retail event this year than last year, when sales hit an estimated $27.4 billion, representing a 20% year-over-year increase from 2019.
2/4/2021 As we kick off 2021, with the pandemic still unfortunately a top-of-mind concern, retailers continue to face increased pressures and competition, particularly given the significant uptick in online shopping.
2/2/2021 Amazon’s decision to hand Andy Jassy, head of the Amazon Web Services' (AWS) cloud computing business, the job of replacing Jeff Bezos as Amazon’s chief executive completes Amazon’s shift from being a retailer to a technology company.
