Articles by tag: Demand
The Cato Institute 2022 Housing Affordability National Survey was released and the results reflect national concern regarding the housing market and its affordability. There are signs that the housing market is correcting itself after a couple of hot years, but the process has been gradual. Mortgage interest rates are still roughly twice what they were […]
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Energy
Will Rises in COVID-19 Cases or a Projected Increase in Production Cause Bigger Oil Price Jumps?
With gas prices at the highest America has seen since 2014, consumers are left wondering what is causing the increase while energy traders try to make sense of the various factors fluctuating oil futures. Troy Vincent, a Market Analyst with DTN, a real-time commodity market information and analysis company, took some time to break […]
Energy
OPEC+ May Raise Output by 500,000 BPD
Energy Aspects analyst Amrita Sen says that OPEC and its allies are likely to raise output by “anything up to 500,000 barrels per day” even as the cartel doesn’t have the capacity to meet potential increased summer demands. Tune in below as OPEC+ heads for a meeting that could prove crucial for oil prices. […]
Engineering & Construction
What in the World is Going on with the United States Housing Market?
U.S. new-home sales rebounded sharply in March to the highest since 2006. Watch or read below to hear Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo, speak about the causes and long term impacts of the U.S. housing demands. Host: I’m curious, Mark, when you look at some of the data that we’ve been getting out […]
Transportation
Southwest CEO Speaks on Pent Up Travel Demand, Industry Outlook and more
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly says “no question the worst is behind us,” as he discusses first-quarter results, consumer and business travel demand, and the relaunch of Boeing 737 Max jets. Watch or read more below. Host: You talked in the statement today and on the call about the worst being behind us, quote, what […]
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Oil Producers Face a Long Haul Back to Business as Usual
(Bloomberg) This is no time for the world’s oil producers to start adding supplies to the global market if they want to drain a glut that built up because of Covid-19. That’s the conclusion that comes out of the latest monthly forecasts published by the world’s three major oil agencies — the International Energy Agency, the […]
Bricks and Clicks
Navigating Price Increases in Retail and Big-Box Stores
Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin guides retailers to be the hero and navigate the industry’s biggest B2B challenges online and offline. Bricks and Clicks lives on the cutting edge of retail, and host Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin shared some insights on the latest episode about getting price increases accepted and avoiding dreaded store counts with easy-to-avoid stumbles. Kaylo […]
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The Resurgence of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: One-of-a-kind Shopping Experiences Are Turning Customers into Brand Ambassadors
In the convenient world of e-commerce, big box stores are seeing a resurgence. Chains like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart, and Target are experimenting with one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can turn casual shoppers into loyal fans. In a recent Experts Talk roundtable, Allen Adamson, Co-Founder at Metaforce, highlighted how one-of-a-kind shopping experiences make for exciting […]
Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail
The digital transformation of retail experiences in physical stores has become crucial as big-box retailers strive to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in a digital era. These retailers are embedding interactive features and digital augmentations in their physical locations to offer unique, engaging customer experiences. This approach merges the tactile allure of in-store […]
Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail
In today’s retail landscape, big-box retailers are emphasizing the importance of their physical locations, even as the digital marketplace continues to expand. Stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart are not just maintaining their brick-and-mortar presence but are actively enhancing it with features like interactive elements and new store openings. This reassertion of the […]
The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships
Despite being long time competitors, big box retailers and small local businesses can both coexist in ways that benefit the other. Of course, both retail formats are different but by maintaining their core business models, the two can bank and leverage their strengths and still be open to synergistic relationships. During an episode of […]