Shoppers spending “like they have a hole in their pocket”
But getting even speedier is becoming more difficult
Payrolls at city’s stores down by 45,000 since 2015
Despite being digital natives, such consumers embrace in-person shopping
Pre-mixed cocktails and melamine cutlery rank high on seasonal shopping lists
But not connecting with such consumers also risky
New guide details moves retailers should take for successful Christmas sales
Experience and subscription gifts also rise to new highs
Economist: Remarkably resilient job market points to shallow recession later this year
But such sentiments are not universal, creating challenges for consumer-facing brands