The latest census data revealed a surprising trend: consumers are still selectively spending money on discretionary items despite inflationary pressures. Notably, purchases of toys – such as building sets, plush toys, and outdoor games – fall into this discretionary spending category, with 43% of adults…
The McMillanDoolittle team recently attended the annual National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago to explore the latest developments in the food industry. Read on to discover our top five food and technology trends dominating this year’s show.  Vegan seafood is emerging as the latest trend…
McMillanDoolittle has kept an eye on the trending categories of 2023, and we have you covered on the brands to watch in the new year. Consider this blog a resource for your holiday gift list, with great options geared toward a range of ages and…
As always, our team is here to help you understand the leading trends shaping retail, breakout brands across categories, and white space opportunities to catalyze your company’s growth. With 2022 coming to a close, we are taking a break from our typical content to highlight…
Last year, we commented on macrotrends we predicted would shape the coming decade. Some of the nascent trends we pointed to then have now risen to the forefront of retail in a matter of months. As we head into the unknown of 2021, we point…
