THE BLUEPRINT: 68% of store managers expect better performance in 2026 Inflation, rising costs, and consumer confidence were cited as the biggest challenges AI, automation, and in-store technology…
Read more Survey finds retailer optimism, though rising costs remain a concern | Long Island Business NewsIn Brief: Long Island entrepreneurs are using shared workspaces to reduce overhead and stay flexible. Co-working spaces like Moss Wellness help service-based businesses avoid long-term leases. Shared retail…
Read more How Long Island small businesses are rethinking storefronts | Long Island Business NewsTHE BLUEPRINT: U.S. holiday budgets fall over 10% amid inflation concerns, survey finds Gift cards, toys, and games remain top gift picks 83% of shoppers plan to visit…
Read more American households cut holiday budgets, still prioritize gifts | Long Island Business NewsShopping in South Florida is shifting with new concepts and closures. The Sears store in Miami has added a dedicated Kenmore Studio, offering hands-on experiences with appliances. Barnes…
Read more 4 ways shopping is changing at South Florida stores and mallsOver the past decade, fashion has been at the center of discussions around sustainability, ethical production, and changing consumer values. Shoppers today are not only buying clothes; they…
Read more Sustainability & Ethical Fashion: Emerging Retail Trends Through the Consumer LensTarget CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans…
Read more Target’s CEO is stepping down as customers turn awaySpecialty retailer Showcase has opened a store in the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. It’s the Canadian chain’s first Long Island location, with a second coming soon…
Read more Showcase opens first LI location at Smith Haven Mall | Long Island Business News
