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It was the worst of times. It was the best of times. Well, for retailers, which one is it? Is the industry in a tug of war of experiencing both? Mark Mathews, VP of Research Development & Industry Analysis at the National Retail Federation sits with us to shed some light on today’s retail.
We have your retail industry news here. Be sure to join us for the next three episodes as we demystify the future of retail.
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In this episode, host Elaine Espinola and Project Director of BBB National Programs Podcasts Nona Phinn, dive deeper into the conversation surrounding the retail industry by revisiting three previous episodes that each introduced a layer to the discussion: Women’s Purchasing Power, BlackFriday.com, and A Parent’s Guide for Back to School Shopping. Check out this episode to learn more about who is driving consumer spending, what we spend our money on, and how the marketplace is adjusting.
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Summer has just begun but there is no time to waste in thinking about one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year. Katherine Cullen, Director of Industry and Consumer Insights at the National Retail Federation joined us last summer to provide in-depth insights and advice on how to navigate the halls of back to school shopping. Happy listening!
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Retailers, are you ready for the 2018 Holiday Season? The National Retail Federation is our guest for this episode. Director of Industry and Consumer Insights, Katherine Cullen stops by to provide some helpful tips on consumer expectations this holiday. Tune in to getting ready for what the association describes as a shopping season on the “up”.
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We are in the midst of wrapping up summer and getting back to school. There is no doubt that retailers have been reminding us of this fact as store shelves are packed with school supplies. Back to school shopping is a vital time of year for retailers, right behind holiday shopping. Join us as we chat with Katherine Cullen, Director of Industry and Consumer Insights, at the National Retail Federation to learn how best to navigate the store aisles.