Five Reasons Why ‘The Retail Apocalypse’ Is A False Scare Story
Dramatic headlines touting the demise of retail may win clicks, but they’re not telling an accurate story, analyst and retail veteran Paula Rosenblum writes. Retail sales rose 4.1% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, thousands of new stores are set to open this year and retailers and malls are investing in staff, service and experiences to keep customers coming back, she writes.