Speedier checkouts, better layouts help achieve that goal, Deloitte study finds
But clean ones send a positive message to patrons
Just 48 percent believe their employers take their mental health concerns seriously
Nearly three-quarters plan to tighten budgets and be more selective on purchases
Theft was the top concern for 70 percent of brick-and-mortar retailers
Preference for in-store shopping has increased since pandemic
Most retailers said they already use AI to understand customer preferences
Increasing rent prices also a concern for brick-and-mortar retailers
Luxury consumers' optimism about the economy is not increasing sales on luxury goods
December was the strongest month of 2023 for furniture sales
