Stretched Thin: How Retailers Can Navigate the Holiday Surge with Leaner Teams
By Ron Lutz, Executive Advisor, SPAR Group
The holiday season is the ultimate make-or-break moment for brands and retailers, with U.S. holiday retail sales forecasted to reach an impressive $1.05 […]
AI-Driven Inventory Management: The Future of On-Shelf Availability
Josh Jewett, CTO of SPAR Group
AI is transforming inventory management right now—not in theory, but in practice. Brands and retailers need to understand today’s most effective AI tools so they can quickly glean actionable insights to battle stockouts, trim excess inventory and find a competitive merchandising edge.
Recruiting in 2025: The SPAR Guide to Winning the Talent War
By Thomas Knight, Vice President of Recruiting
The Big Picture: Recruiting today is a high-stakes, fast-evolving challenge. Demographics are shifting, candidate expectations are rising and technology is transforming every step […]
New Shopper Study: 74% of shoppers rank product availability as their #1 in-store priority
A new survey from SPAR Group reveals what today’s shoppers value most—and what’s making or breaking the in-store experience in 2025. Survey highlights: […]
