Ponderings From The Perch

It’s no surprise there has been a scramble recently as companies adapt to economic conditions and ever-changing consumer behaviors. Rapid inflation has meant that consumers are becoming more critical of their spending– putting pressure on companies both big and small. So what can brands do to adapt and ensure the best shopper experience and most effective brand strategy moving forward? We’re LIVE from IIEX Austin with a familiar face, Anne Stephenson, shopper insights expert and founding partner at Explorer Research. Anne sits down with Momma Bird, Priscilla McKinney, to discuss the future of retail in the face of the largest inflationary increase in 40 years. They dive into the different forces and factors that brands need to take into consideration when trying to navigate these unstable times and shopper behaviors. Listen in as we take a look into how shopper insights can help brands navigate the future of retail. "With inflation, brand loyalty is really being tested as far as where the breaking point is fo