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The "Historical Nostalgia" Trend

The "Historical Nostalgia" Trend

By Brittney Sherman

The retail industry is experiencing yet another Gen Z consumer-led shift, this time away from online shopping and towards In Real Life (IRL) experiences. What was old is now new as retro vibes take front stage and brand loyalty is a thing of the past as style becomes more personal through brand blending. As the largest population in the United States, understanding how and why Gen Z shops is pivotal for retailer success.

Read the full article in Forbes HERE.


 
Retailers projected to grow in 2025

Retailers projected to grow in 2025

By Brittney Sherman

Location analytics company Placer.ai published their list of top 10 retailers to watch in 2025, identifying brands that their data collection and analysis platform predicts will be growth accelerators. In the grocery industry Sprouts is the front runner, while the Big Box category features Sam’s Club and H Mart. Mediterranean-based Cava and chicken sensation Raising Cane’s topped the quick service restaurant category and Life Time won the health & wellness award. As it relates to retail, Ashley Furniture, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, and Bluemercury were all frontrunners. The brands mentioned above have continued to evolve and respond to the ever-changing consumer market keeping, them relevant and primed for growth in 2025.

Read the full Placer.ai white paper HERE.


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