Trends: Retail

Michigan’s always been known for our freshwater lakes, our auto industry, our expansive shoreline. But in recent years, Michigan’s brewed up a new reputation that’s gained national recognition: one fo … Read article

Imagine watching the Emmy’s red carpet and seeing a computer determine the best and worst dressed instead of your favorite fashion critic. Imagine waking up and using AI (instead of your best friend) … Read article

I was enjoying dinner with friends a couple years back when the hostess asked Alexa to play 80s music. There were only eight of us seated around the table and nobody was called Alexa. So I wasn’t surp … Read article

The year is 2021. Autonomous vehicles now dominate the roads. Gone are the days of keeping your eyes on the pavement, the cars in front of you, the billboards on your route to work. We live in the fut … Read article

More than five million people visit the Grand Canyon National Park each year… but that doesn’t mean they all enjoy it. A simple Google search will show you almost 20,000 online reviews. And while th … Read article

Most brick-and-mortar clothing and footwear retailers appreciate the importance of having a solid online game—one that complements the in-store experience. They strive to create an omnichannel path fo … Read article

More people are shopping online. And people who shop online are shifting more purchases online. This surprises no one. What was once clandestine consumption, is now smiling at us from the Amazon … Read article

Night owl. Nocturnal. Insomniac. Maybe you know one, or maybe you are one. While the idea of forgoing sleep to read another chapter or watch another episode is nothing new, consumers’ options are. We’ … Read article

It’s no secret that America has a weight problem. More than one third of adults have obesity, and nearly one in five kids are grossly overweight. So, what’s wrong with Weight Watchers marketing to tee … Read article