SHERYLL POE

It would be a misnomer to describe Generation Z — those born between 1998 and 2012 — as just “younger millennials,” according to Rachel Bonsignore, vice president of market research firm NIQ.
“They’re not just the younger iteration and their younger siblings. They have pretty unique characteristics,” she says on this episode of Re...

Nobody knows what the next supply chain disruption will look like or where it might come from, but one thing is certain: Retailers will be prepared.
“I would anticipate that one of our challenges will be the frequency, size, scale and nature of whatever disruption we experience in the next couple of months, or in the next 12 months, or the next 12-18 months,”...

The future of retail isn’t all scary, according to futurist Cassandra Napoli.
Sure, consumers are facing an epidemic of loneliness, a “kindness crisis” and “a longing to be free from emotional responsibility,” Napoli, head of marketing and events insight at WGSN, said at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show.

Research tells us that Medicare Advantage provides savings for taxpayers. Other stats show that it is driving better health outcomes. Now, a new AHIP study shows Medicare Advantage also has better preventive treatment for the seniors and people with disabilities that rely on it.
Medicare Advantage outperformed original Medicare in 10-of-11 preventive measures, meaning that the program is better in using federal taxpayer dolla...

For more than 80 years, the Ad Council has addressed significant social issues in the United States through powerful communication strategies. From Smokey Bear to “Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk,” the Ad Council has brought together marketers, advertisers, nonprofits, and government agencies to address critical social issues.
The nonprofit organization is also focused on mental health, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and existing social i...

Good mental health is fundamental to good overall health. And there are times when we all need support to work through challenges and feel better.
An estimated one in five Americans struggle with mental health each year. That was true even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated the longstanding mismatch between the supply of mental health and substance use disorder care and the demand.
Because of this mismatch it can be difficult to find the kind of ca...

Is it possible to remove a co-signer from a car loan, and how does that process work?

Whether it's for an anniversary, a college graduation, or to celebrate another major milestone, financing a car for someone else is a memorable gift.

A car loan amortization schedule can help you estimate your monthly payment and predict how soon the car loan will be paid off.

Owning a car can be expensive. The average monthly payment on new car loans has increased to $609, and the average monthly payment for used car loans has inc...

Businesses—especially large companies—invest quite a bit in Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) efforts every year. Fortune 500 companies spend approximately $20 billion a year on CSR activities, according to the Harvard Business Review. These companies know that CSR can have tremendous long-term benefits in terms of increased sales, employee satisfaction and community goodwill.
But few businesses or industries truly understand the magnifying power of local CSR programs better than A...

The future is bright for women pursuing a career in automotive retail.
There are a lot more women taking the leadership wheel at the dealership and they are not glancing in their rearview mirrors as they blaze a trail for themselves and other women in this traditionally male-dominated industry. If you don’t believe us, check out Automotive News’ list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry.
As that list demonstrates, dealerships are a great...

From the car detailer who keeps the cars clean to the finance manager who keeps the deals flowing to the dealer principal overseeing it all, there are plenty of great jobs in America’s franchise auto dealerships – enough to directly employ 2 million people.

With concerns growing over climate change and the environment, clients are asking landscape architects to incorporate sustainable landscape design into their residential and commercial landscaping projects.
The planning and design of rain gardens is a particularly popular project for firms involved in landscape architecture and environmental planning.
What is a rain garden?
A rain garden is a water capture feature designed to take advantage of rainwater runoff that flows from roofs, driveways...