HRC Retail Advisory leadership in the news.

HRC principals Antony Karabus and Farla Efros are respected thought leaders and are frequently called upon by the leading national and trade publications to provide expert, informed opinions and commentary on key issues facing the retail industry.

In the News

If a Store Doesn’t Have Wi-Fi, Teens Won’t Shop There
June 1, 2017
More than 90 percent of Generation Z — a cohort comprising teens and young adults under 20 — feel that a strong Wi-Fi ...
For Gen Z, friends are most important influencers for purchase decisions
May 30, 2017
Speaking at Luxury Roundtable 2017: Emerging Gens X, Y & Z on May 3, HRC Retail Advisory’s president laid out the reasons ...
Report: Gen Z Prioritizes In-Store WiFi
May 30, 2017
More than 90 percent of Generation Z says that a strong WiFi signal is important to them and their overall shopping experience, ...
Shopping must-haves for Generations Y and Z are…
May 30, 2017
“Millennial and Generation Z’s use of technology in-store, their need to stay connected to friends via social media while they shop, and ...
‘Pre-sale in progress.’ Inside the aggressive new strategies of Canadian department stores
May 30, 2017
Caitlin Agnew finds creating buzz is the primary goal as department stores here import some clever tactics from their American counterparts. In ...
WiFi Required: Gen Z Seeks Social Media Input Before Purchasing
May 30, 2017
While the generation watches makeup tutorials on YouTube, they still go to stores seeking expert advice, according to HRC Retail Advisory. Read ...
Abercrombie eyes takeover bids, and its stock rises
May 10, 2017
Given all the competition, Abercrombie needs “to go back to basics,” says Farla Efros, president of the retail strategic firm, HRC Retail ...
How Retailers Are Thriving Despite the Supposed Death of Their Industry
April 27, 2017
Farla Efros, President of HRC Retail Advisory, commented that retailers will thrive if they create intimate, personalized experiences for their customers, in ...