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

As Market Moves to 50% Online Sales, retailers Need to respond
August 10, 2017
In WWD’s recently published article “As Market Moves to 50% Online Sales, Retailers Need to Respond”, Antony Karabus, chief executive officer of HRC ...
HRC: Discounter tops with Gen Z for back-to-school shopping
July 19, 2017
Gen Z shoppers are gearing up to hit the stores for back-to-school purchases — and their top destination is Walmart. Thirty-six percent ...
Generation Z Eyes Physical Stores for B-t-s Shopping
July 19, 2017
HRC Retail Advisory polled the cohort and found a preference for shopping sooner, and in stores. Read the full article here....
Hints of Hope in Target’s Traffic
July 14, 2017
While footfall is still falling overall, the discounter offered some hope that shoppers can still be brought into store. Read the ...
Brick-And-Mortar Makes A Comeback With Generation Z
June 1, 2017
Teenagers shopping with friends? Well, duh – but only if they can bring all of their friends, carried in their pocket and ...
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, ...