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Thanksgiving Weekend Is No Longer the Starting Line

Thanksgiving weekend used to mark the official kickoff of holiday retail. But in 2025, the season has already been underway for weeks by the time shoppers line up for Black Friday deals. Thanksgiving ... ...more

predictive analytics ,retail strategy consumer behavior business insights & thought leadership data-driven decision making customer insights &Decision-Making & Strategy

November 20, 2025•5 min read

The Holiday Signals Hiding in Plain Sight

Attention isn’t disappearing — it’s becoming more selective. As audiences filter harder and scroll faster, brands that rely on reach alone are losing ground. The new advantage comes from depth: immers... ...more

consumer behavior ,business insights & thought leadership marketing strategy content marketing & storytelling &digital marketing

November 18, 2025•5 min read

Focused Brands Win Bigger

In 2025, clarity has become the ultimate competitive edge. As customers tire of endless choice and information overload, the smartest brands are learning that editing—not expanding—drives growth. This... ...more

retail strategy ,consumer behavior brand strategy business insights & thought leadership &customer experience

November 13, 2025•4 min read

The Calm Store: Designing for a Tired Consumer

In a world of sensory overload, the modern consumer craves stillness. This post explores how leading retailers are embracing calm as a design principle—reducing noise, creating emotional clarity, and ... ...more

retail strategy ,consumer behavior brand strategy business insights & thought leadership marketing strategy customer experience &digital marketing

November 11, 2025•5 min read

The Return of the Local Advantage

Scale once defined success. But in 2025, proximity defines relevance. As consumers seek authenticity and connection, brands are rediscovering the power of being local—geographically, culturally, and e... ...more

retail strategy ,consumer behavior brand strategy business insights & thought leadership &marketing strategy

November 06, 2025•2 min read