Custom Product Improvements Address Convenience Store Concerns
Most car cupholders now double as hand sanitizer stations and sanitizing wipes are never far away. Since the pandemic began, sanitizer stations have popped up at every supermarket, big-box store, convenience store and public building. But Commercial Zone client Circle K was ahead of the curve. Circle K began its focus on cleanliness and sanitation as ...
How To Mix and Match Furnishing for The Right Look
Commercial Zone makes it easy to create a cohesive look for your business. Our site furnishings are organized into distinctive product lines, like our upscale and modern ModTec Series or our sleek Precision Series, which celebrates the intrinsic beauty of steel. All furnishings in each series are designed to look great together. But we also understand ...
Five Trends That Will Define Retail in 2022
Forecasters believe 2022 will be a kind year to retailers, with total U.S. retail sales expected to increase 2.5% year over year to an estimated $6.6 trillion, according to a report from Insider Intelligence. And once again, in-store sales will account for the bulk of that – more than 80% – even as e-commerce continues to ...
Who Are Those Shoppers Who Wait?
Here’s what you should know about those shoppers pouring in your doors this week...
Travelers Are Clear: They Want More Sustainable Hotels — And More Transparency
This fall Marriott International, which manages the second largest number of properties in the world, announced its intentions to zero out its greenhouse gas emissions, becoming the latest hotel group to join Race to Zero, a global campaign to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Caesars and Wynn Resorts have also committed to becoming carbon neutral by ...
Simple Ways to Prep Your Store for Winter Weather
A little preparation can spare retailers some headaches. Here are some easy ways stores can prepare for the months ahead. Sturdy Floor Mats If you live in an area prone to snow, your entrance mats are going to get a workout, so you might as well invest in good ones. Lower quality floor mats soak through ...
Retailers Are Preparing for a Big Black Friday Return, But Shopping Patterns Will Be Different
In a survey of shoppers from the website BlackFriday.com, nearly half said they’re planning to shop in-stores the day after Thanksgiving. Young shoppers seem particularly excited, with 63% of respondents ages 18 to 44 saying they plan to shop Black Friday sales. That’s great news for retailers, but it doesn’t mean that the behavior of shoppers ...
Four Impactful Ways For Hotels To Embrace Sustainability
A recent study from Accenture found that 86% of travelers want to travel more sustainably, and that’s changing the qualities they look for in a hotel. In a survey of 72,000 Hilton guests, 33% said they prefer hotels with environmental and social programs. For guests younger than 25, that number soared to 44%. Hotels are hearing ...
Convention Center Calendars Are Filling Up as Trade Shows Roar Back
A new study from the organization shows that the damage to the industry hasn’t been as severe or as long-lasting as many may have feared. The study found continued demand for trade shows among both exhibitors and visitors, with 72% of visitors saying they plan to continue attending trade shows just as often – or even more ...
