This yr’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday will look a little bit completely different. Gross sales started operating weeks prematurely, encouraging customers to make their purchases forward of the massive weekend. Scott Shalley, President/CEO of the Florida Retail Federation says his 3,000+ retailers have been making ready months prematurely for the vacation insanity.
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast offered by The Well being Community, Scott shares some perception into how his retailers are getting artistic to fight provide chain points and staffing shortages. He says though many shoppers have turned to the online through the pandemic, 80% of purchases are nonetheless being made in brick and mortar.
To be taught extra concerning the work of the Florida Retail Federation, go to http://www.frf.org/.
