Will supply chain constraints be the Grinch that steals Christmas this year, and maybe Thanksgiving too? A recent survey from the NPD Group found that more than 40% of U.S. consumers said they had already purchased their holiday gifts by October. Among those early holiday shoppers, 42% said they started shopping early because they feared
The grocery retailing industry was already undergoing a slow transformation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Although only 3% to 4% of U.S. grocery sales were online in 2019, retailers had been investing heavily in e-commerce capabilities for a few years. As online grocery offerings increased, shoppers started ordering groceries online and choosing between curbside pickup
It’s a privilege to be part of the issue that celebrates Eight Who Made a Difference. WSL Strategic Retail applauds the honorees and how they have chosen to make a difference. The decisions made by these eight leaders impact the retail industry and the millions of shoppers they serve, and today, more than ever, shoppers