Small Box Retail – What’s Next?

The latest retail sales report was very encouraging with a 1.7 percent month over month increase, beating expectations of 1.0 percent.  Many retailers are back to, or exceeding 2019 levels.  The outlook is mildly positive, given all the issues in front of them.  However, things weren’t so positive when the pandemic hit.  A lot ofContinue reading “Small Box Retail – What’s Next?”

Hospitality: Recovery Accelerating

The COVID pandemic has taken a huge toll on the hospitality industry.  2020 marked the worst year ever for hotel performance.  2021 is looking much better, but significant hurdles still remain. The industry is significant in size and significant in its losses due to COVID.  670,000+ direct hotel industry jobs were lost during the pandemic,Continue reading “Hospitality: Recovery Accelerating”

Profitable Growth Strategy

Profitable growth is what all businesses want.  If a business is to grow, then it’s important to make sure it grows profitably.  But it’s not that simple.  profitable growth is complex, and is very difficult to achieve.    Businesses always talk about growth.   The key really is growth versus profitable growth.  When a business is increasing revenue,Continue reading “Profitable Growth Strategy”