Wellness Archives - Page 4 of 7

Shoppers are Taking Back WELL: 5 Ways Retail Can Help

November 23, 2022August 3, 2020 by WslAdmin

Remember December, when so many people resolved to include holistic wellness in their foods, products, and activities? The pandemic sidelined the healthy-living movement for many, but now, after several months of sheltering-in-place, shoppers are reclaiming the concept of personal and family wellness in all they do. Here’s how retail stores can help. Shoppers Are So ... Read more

Developing African American Talent in our Industry: WE Move Forward

November 23, 2022July 31, 2020 by WslAdmin

The WE Mission is to enhance the future, develop talent across generations and advance health and wellness. WE recognize that change starts with asking questions, educating ourselves and continuing the conversation. This has prompted us to lead a four-part live video panel series called, “WE Move Forward.” WE Move Forward Panel Series is focused on ... Read more

These CPG Categories are Going to See a Big Online Lift

November 23, 2022July 20, 2020 by WslAdmin

Our research indicates that online shopping for basics, including groceries, will continue to lift as more customers are won over by the channel’s safety, price, and ease. People who bought the basic groceries and health products online as a result of the pandemic tell us about their experience and their future plans. One new long-term ... Read more

4 Ways to Get Ahead of the Real Financial Crisis

November 23, 2022July 8, 2020 by WslAdmin

We could take some encouragement from the recent jump in retail sales, but let’s keep it measured. WSL’s research shows as many as half of Americans remain pessimistic about their financial security, depending on socioeconomic conditions. That figure is likely to rise as unemployment and stimulus checks dry up. Our latest How America Shops® research ... Read more

How to Wrestle a Crisis: 8 Retail Revelations from Helena Foulkes

November 23, 2022June 19, 2020 by WslAdmin

Helena Foulkes is a rare retail titan. She has spearheaded dramatic transformation as both the former president of CVS Pharmacy, and as CEO of luxury brand Hudson’s Bay Co, and she is a board member at Home Depot. As a cross-channel retail leader, Foulkes has learned how to manage a crisis in real-time. Here, she ... Read more

Will Shoppers Surge to Re-opened Retail? Probably Not

November 23, 2022June 10, 2020 by WslAdmin

Sales signs may not be enough to bring shoppers into reopened stores. Two mighty forces are working against a resurgence of store traffic: One is the risk of contracting COVID-19, which will keep many shoppers away; the second will be how shoppers rethink spending after being unemployed or furloughed for months. Our Retail Safari® scouts ... Read more

Stores are Reopening | Lessons for Retailers

November 23, 2022May 26, 2020 by WslAdmin

As pandemic-related business restrictions ease and retailers reopen, they will be evaluated by how much they show they care about protecting their shoppers. Retailers have an immense responsibility for the attitude and presentation of their stores, in addition to the safety of all inside. We took a few shopping trips and found some good examples, ... Read more

Shoppers Need Mental Relief: How Brands & Retailers Can Help

November 23, 2022May 13, 2020 by WslAdmin

Consumers have been trying to minimize stress for some time, including in their shopping trips. Now COVID-19 has added an unpredicted level of complexity and angst to that pursuit. We looked into how brands and retailers are easing stress among pandemic-minded shoppers, and came back with three guidelines. Shoppers Need Mental Therapy. How are You ... Read more

Gen Z is Redefining Wellness: 4 Must-Know Findings

November 23, 2022April 3, 2020 by WslAdmin

The youngest shoppers, Gen Z approach the wellness movement differently than Millennials because they never had to learn it. Rather, they were born into a world aware of the products and habits that are bad for them, and the choices that are healthier. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, how brands and retailers ... Read more

Want Brand Loyalty? Then Go for Greener Packaging

November 23, 2022March 25, 2020 by WslAdmin

Our research shows that brand loyalty is low, while the demand for sustainable practices is accelerating. We see the shopper’s attention to sustainability in their preferences for clean ingredients, recycling and re-using, and their attention will quickly extend to product packaging. That presents an opportunity: brands and retailers should use sustainable packaging to rebuild customer ... Read more

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