🎃 Spirit Halloween Kicks Off Seasonal Hiring Surge

In partnership with

🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Lotte and Shinsegae Department Store are making long-term investments in artificial intelligence and cloud technology to reshape their retail operations. These companies are not just using AI for logistics or analytics—they’re embedding it into customer interactions, product placement, and personalization strategies. With local competition intensifying and global players entering the Korean market, this tech-forward shift is expected to redefine inventory planning, consumer targeting, and in-store experiences. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

In this NRF podcast, young retail executive Kiarra Norman shares her perspective on navigating the modern retail workforce. She discusses how communication, curiosity, and mentorship helped her stand out early in her career. One of her key takeaways: building customer trust still starts with frontline engagement. Whether you're a store associate or a manager, staying informed and empathetic can make a lasting difference.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Use in-store traffic heat maps to identify “cold zones” where products receive less visibility. Try rotating seasonal items or high-margin goods into these areas. Subtle changes in shelf layout or signage placement based on actual shopper movement can drive sales without increasing ad spend.

Lose The Weight For Good

Weight loss isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why Noom has created millions of personalized plans. Tailored to your life and your goals, Noom gives you the knowledge and support you need for long-lasting change. Ready to take the quiz and see your custom plan?

🧐 Shopper Insights

Spirit Halloween is planning to fill over 40,000 jobs this year, signaling the beginning of the retail seasonal hiring wave. This hiring spree not only shows growing confidence in Halloween spending but also provides insight into where temporary workers are placing value—scheduling flexibility and job perks are now major decision factors. For other retailers prepping for Q4, it’s a sign to review their recruitment strategies now rather than later.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - Renaud Tixier

Swiss watchmaker Renaud Tixier has made its U.S. retail debut through Cellini in New York and Oster in California. Known for limited-production pieces and precision design, the brand is focusing on partnerships with high-end independent retailers rather than launching its own boutiques. This strategy aligns with a growing preference among luxury buyers for exclusivity and curated shopping experiences.

🌱 Eco Trends

Thailand is moving to recriminalize recreational cannabis, just two years after decriminalization spurred the growth of a $1 billion industry. If passed, the new legislation would shut down hundreds of cannabis-related retail outlets, forcing businesses to pivot or exit. Retailers tied to wellness or lifestyle branding will need to watch legal developments closely. Regulatory shifts like this can change entire store formats and product strategies overnight.

Showcase your brand/product/services in our newsletter and reach over 23,000 industry leaders in retail! Contact us today to advertise with Retail Jolt.

Disclosure: Some content in this newsletter may be sponsored or include affiliate links. Retail Jolt might earn commissions or have a business interest in featured companies. Read our privacy policy.