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It’s an exciting time to think about getting physical if you’re a DTC brand. We're here to help.

DTC Brands Lean Into The Retail Landscape DTC brands have shifted focus to experiences where the brand story and consumer connection matter more than mailing lists and site clicks.

Among the many headed to us in 2022 is . How are you integrating this into your stores?

What’s on Trend for Retail in 2022? Here Are 5 Predictions Predictions for retail trends in 2022 embody activities and services that click with consumers, through novelty, ease or necessity.

Consumers want to come to your stores, but they aren't yesterday's consumers. They've had a lot of time to figure out what they want - and technology will help you deliver as a .

Investment in Digital In-Store Experiences Gains Traction

Retailers Investing to Bring Digital Experiences to Brick and Mortar Locations Retailers are continuing to invest in their digital platforms and strategies, with a new focus on incorporating in-store digital experiences.

Consumers may be expecting to spend less this year, but when they do spend, 71% still want to come to your brick and mortar store and 59% view in-store shopping as something to look forward to as life returns to "normal." How do you get them through your doors? Focus on customer experience.

Supply chain, inflation still a concern for a consumers The state of the U.S. economy, specifically inflation and supply chain issues, are still top of mind for consumers, according a Shopkick survey. The concerns will continue to influence consumer behavior and may prompt Americans to spend less in 2022…

, , and are key for 2022 and beyond. How are these trends impacting your locations?

5 Key Retail Industry Trends for 2022 - Global Trade Magazine According to the Hot Retail Trends 2022 study, for 44% of marketing professionals, user experience is the most important aspect...

The best way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s memory is to be a better leader.

Embrace These 4 Lessons From Martin Luther King to Effectively Lead Today The tough challenges we face today require an elevated level of leadership.

Retailers will need to get clever about branding and marketing. Lean into influencers, technology, and more

8 things marketers should know from CES 2022 Despite the lack of ceremony – or a crowd – at CES this year, marketers should still be paying attention to the trade show.

From all of us at ASG ∞ Chute Gerdeman

Retail has more — but slower — growth ahead in 2022: Moody's

Retail has more — but slower — growth ahead in 2022: Moody's After a heady comeback this year, the industry could settle in to a more modest pace, with supply chain, spending changes and debt levels posing some risk. 

So proud of the teams at ASG & Chute Gerdeman who stepped up and helped make this holiday season a little brighter for a lot of kids. All of the gifts for our sponsored families have been successfully delivered - we filled an entire trailer to the brim with holiday cheer! A huge thank you goes out to each and every one of you for helping to make this Christmas a little sweeter for all of those kids!

Some holiday celebration at Altar'd State !

AR, VR, and 3D technology are exciting, but 71% of consumers have never used it. They prefer coming in to your store and interacting in person.

Consumer Tech Trends and How Retailers Can Adapt E-commerce is going to continue to grow, and in order for retailers to retain loyal customers and bring in new ones, they need to take things one step further – offering more personalization and customization features to keep shoppers engaged.

ASG is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hiers as our Chief Financial Officer. https://consultasg.com/asg-welcomes-paul-hiers-as-new-cfo/

As rapidly as retail has changed over the past two years, there's one way to always get it right: focus on the needs of the consumer.

The customer journey: What does the future hold? Ruth Crowley, vice president of merchandise and brand strategy at the Hudson Group, will give the opening keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit being held Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, offering her insights on the future. She offers an overview on her perspective in a Q&A interview.

It's all about creating a frictionless experience for customers.

3 Ways to Get Your Checkout Ready to Go Anywhere https://buff.ly/3kO1hdW

3 Ways to Get Your Checkout Ready to Go Anywhere Here are three ways retailers should customize their checkout to offer seamless omnichannel experiences and reach consumers anywhere they’re shopping:

U.S. Retail Sales Jump 1.7% In October, More Than Expected | NASDAQ

Uneasy About the Economy, Americans Are Spending Anyway Retail sales jumped 1.7 percent in October, the third monthly increase, a rise that highlighted the resilience of the U.S. economy.

We have much to be thankful for including the colleagues, clients, and partners we know and those we’ve yet to meet.

It's exciting to think about the forward push got from having to find new ways to meet consumers where they are. Innovation has been the key to survival in retail.

Retail And Hospitality Pandemic Trends That Are Set To Last With long periods where many businesses couldn’t operate, those that have survived have been those that have innovated.

It's an exciting time for and city planners as innovation and change are embraced. We love what retailers can offer to enhance the city experience.

Retail Evolution and City Transformation in the Post-Pandemic Economy Retail’s evolution will be reshaped in the years ahead by how stores assess the changing needs of customers, but it will also be a byproduct of the environment.

Really proud to be on this list.

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For over 25 years, we’ve focused on helping our clients change, and today we take a moment to celebrate our own. We’re excited to unveil a new brand identity and website that represents more than just a visual transformation but more so a commitment to the evolution of our business.

https://consultasg.com/asg-rebrands-as-a-commitment-to-business-transformation/

On Veterans Day and always, we honor the people who served.

Carrie is in Tampa, where the city and its connection to the environment is captured in this art by Okuda San Miguel

And of course, goes straight to the heart of it for Carrie, so Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Co. 100% biodegradable straw "sings to her soul."

Exciting look at the from Forrester on Chain Store Age Magazine
Watch for innovative partnerships, a tightening competition on the returns game, and more

Forrester: Five key retail trends for 2022 The biggest retail trends of 2022 will include tapping into the circular economy, using returns to retain customers and retail partnerships.

Brilliant insight from Chute Gerdeman on the changing role of home.

"Gone are the days of traditional single-use space. The home will become more adaptable and flexible for the future to come."

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