by Jeannine Ghaleb | Mar 21, 2025 | Independent Thinking Articles, News Room Articles
Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential priority for independent retailers this year as they work to meet consumer expectations for personalized shopping experiences across both physical and digital channels. However, AI’s impact goes...
by Jeannine Ghaleb | Aug 15, 2024 | Independent Thinking Articles, News Room Articles
Although economists continue to paint a cautious picture of economic recovery, sluggish growth is anticipated for the foreseeable future, causing independent retailers to brace for ongoing challenges. Despite the somewhat bleak outlook, there is no shortage of...
by Jeannine Ghaleb | Mar 14, 2024 | Independent Thinking Articles, News Room Articles
With the rise of digital and e-commerce channels, the retail landscape has been radically transformed in the last few years. The current economic climate, marked by the rising cost of living, has heightened financial pressures on consumers. This has made them more...
by Jeannine Ghaleb | Aug 13, 2023 | Independent Thinking Articles, News Room Articles
In an era of increasing digitalization and e-commerce, it might seem counterintuitive that consumers still have a strong desire to shop in-store. Despite the convenience of ordering with just a few clicks, consumers continue to seek the unique experience offered by...
by Jeannine Ghaleb | Mar 25, 2023 | Independent Thinking Articles, News Room Articles
In the wake of the pandemic-driven disruptions through 2020 and 2021, the retail industry hoped that 2022 would bring a return to something close to normalcy. Unfortunately, the instability in the geopolitical environment and the sharp rise in interest rates and cost...
by Jeannine Ghaleb | Aug 31, 2022 | Independent Thinking Articles, News Room Articles
The new retail is quietly and surely taking shape before our eyes. New stores are getting smaller while big stores are moving into city centres to open smaller outlets in great locations. Supply-chain disruption is leading to new logistical solutions;...
