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Economics: Headwinds will moderate growth in 2024 

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When I spoke at this conference [in 2022], the market was in freefall, trending negative and getting worse by the week. We had those wide lapels and pastel colors, but at least we survived. However, a trend shift from discretionary spending to “mandatory” spending will temper GDP activity in 2024. “We Yes, we wore awful suits.

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25 tips from top executives

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Since many of them will already be employed by 2025 and 2026, your company’s best chance to find new employees or poach from a competitor will be in 2024. Set yourself up for success with colors, collections and branding made to attract shoppers—making the price conversation far easier.

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Exclusive: Boen and Somerset—A dynamic duo

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The consumer comes into the store with a look and feel and color in mind. Part of it is just salesperson re-education; the other part of is it consumer education and making sure we’re following the visual trends that are emerging. When I say meaningful innovation, it’s not a new color but its solutions to issues that may plague wood.

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