Back-to-school shopping is a long-standing, fast-paced, high-pressure tradition. But in 2025, retailers raised the stakes by harnessing the power of a
Back-to-school shopping is a long-standing, fast-paced, high-pressure tradition. But in 2025, retailers raised the stakes by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. With consumer spending dipping 0.1 percent in May (including a 0.8 percent drop in goods spending) and core inflation holding at a stubborn 2.7 percent, retailers face mounting challenges. Layer on ever-changing shopping […]
