Why eCommerce Giants Like Amazon are Opening Brick and Mortars 
Usually it is consumers who drive paradigm shifts. Much as we would like to give credit to the internet for the increase in empty stores…
Keith HartmanAugust 8, 2019
Taking Retail’s Pulse in 2019 
Trying to determine the state of our nation for real, this author is reminded of a former President’s reelection statement: “Ask yourself, are you better…
Keiko HashimotoJuly 18, 2019
The State of Retail in 2019
There is a lot of buzz about what's going on in the world of retail. This has been going on for quite a bit, especially…
Roberto VegaApril 4, 2019
Why More Employers Now Perform Background Checks
Whether you are new to the workforce, returning to it after raising a family, changing careers, have moved from a different city or state, or…
Roberto VegaFebruary 28, 2019
Top Fashion Trends Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Many would be fashionistas still flock to the pages of Vogue, or YouTube for video of the latest collections by top designers. What is odd…
Diane WallaceNovember 6, 2018
Top Holiday Tech Gifts for 2018 and Beyond
According to a leading consumer agency, almost 70% of holiday shoppers in the U.S. plan to buy at least one tech-related gift for someone on…
Keiko HashimotoOctober 22, 2018
The Future of the Kate Spade Brand
The fashion world lost an icon this week with the sudden passing of Kate Spade. Fashion can be a spiteful industry, yet when the life…
Maria ShermanJune 5, 2018
Where Toys R Us Went Wrong: The Lessons Retailers Must Learn
Back in the day, a Toys R Us jingle exclaimed, “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid!” But over the…
Diane WallaceApril 3, 2018
What Are the Fastest Growing U.S. Industries and Why?
Since the economic downturn in 2008, the U.S. economy has maintained steady growth yet still falls short of 2007s posted gains. However, some industries appear…
Roberto VegaMarch 27, 2018
