The very word ‘retail’ has become synonymous with innovation. Physical retail has had to innovate to evolve to overcome consumer sluggishness, a pandemic, and countless disruptive technologies in the last couple of years alone. The industry’s resilience and progress can largely…
The Future of Shopping Malls: How Retail is Transforming in 2025
Years ago, malls were the beating heart of retail. But the rise of e-commerce, the effects of the pandemic, and the rising costs of running a brick-and-mortar store have all impacted shopping mall foot traffic. That doesn’t mean the future of shopping…
Navigating the New Pet Economy: Gen Z’s Influence on Pet Retail
In a revealing shift within the pet retail sector, recent analytics from pass_by have highlighted a compelling trend: Gen Z’s discernible impact on pet store traffic. This development not only showcases the evolving consumer landscape but also signals a pivotal moment…
Christmas Retail Industry Trends By the Numbers in 2023
The long-awaited holiday season is just around the corner. After some difficult years for the retail sector during the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, the retail industry must now face cost-sensitive consumers during a cost-of-living crisis and inflation. While retailers can’t…