by Stephen May | Dec 19, 2024
Today’s consumers increasingly opt for cashless payment methods such as credit and debit cards, or digital services like Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and Apple Pay. Despite the shift toward digital payments, a portion of the population still prefers to use cash. These cash...
by Stephen May | Sep 21, 2023
For the last several weeks, retailers have been hard at work planning for the upcoming holiday shopping season. From November through December, retailers face a huge opportunity to increase sales and profits, but this season also comes with challenges, including the...
by Stephen May | May 5, 2023
Retail has undergone significant changes in recent years, not the least of which is the struggle to maintain a full, motivated workforce. Nearly every store seems to have a perpetual “We’re Hiring” sign, and most are clearly understaffed. In addition, retail employee...
by Stephen May | Jun 29, 2021
Technological advancements are usually regarded as triumphs that make our everyday lives easier. Whether it’s being able to order a pizza for your hungry family with the click of a button or setting your home thermostat remotely to save energy and money while away,...
by Stephen May | Mar 12, 2020
For the retail and staffing industry, warm weather heralds a heightened focus on temporary hires and rolling out a slew of part-time roles. With an abundance of the younger demographic available for temp positions over the summer break, several industries (including...
