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Don't miss your chance to register for CRC's Quarterly Travel Insights Webinar! Join us on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:00 am ET when CRC's Travel Team explores trends across key travel segments and customer behaviors. We'll also share our thoughts on the current macro landscape and its potential impact on lodging demand and travel companies in 2025. Webinar topics include:  ☛ Takeaways from our monthly lodging survey ☛ Demand path for airlines, cruises, and short-term rentals ☛ Forecasts by travel segment, hotel chain, region, and demand segment ☛ Travel companies’ 2Q results and 2H outlooks Sign up today:

We're excited to reveal the full agenda for our 2024 Walmart Forum in Rogers! This year's lineup features insightful presentations from CRC's analysts on Thursday, October 10. From macroeconomic trends and digital advancements to an in-depth analysis of Walmart's business, the Forum will equip you with best practices to thrive in a dynamic retail landscape. Kick off your Forum experience by networking with industry professionals during our Welcome Cocktail Reception. Save the date for Wednesday, October 9! We look forward to seeing you this fall! View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/gcAfTwDK

Foodservice companies are navigating an industry marked by end market softness, consumer pressures, and increased competition. Manufacturers need the right tools to strategically navigate the current landscape and capitalize upon growth opportunities. Don't miss your chance to register for our Foodservice Growth Forecast Webinar. Join CRC's Adrienne Moncrief as she shares a framework for projecting your business with key foodservice segments and customers for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. Webinar highlights will include: ✔ CRC's updated growth forecasts ✔ Same-store sales outlook ✔ Key themes by chain restaurant segment ✔ Growth assumptions for non-commercial & contract management  ✔ Volume growth outlook for the big 3 distributors Register below:

U.S. lodging industry trends continue to remain challenging. Growth in 2Q improved sequentially reflecting calendar shifts and easier comps, but outlooks for the next 6 months have grown more cautious. Modest trends in group & business travel appear offset by underwhelming leisure demand and increasingly price-conscious consumers, while other segments remain mixed. What do the latest trends mean for lodging demand looking forward? Join the CRC on Wednesday, August 21 for our Quarterly Travel Insights Webinar ✈️ Discussion topics include: - Macro and lodging sector outlook for 2H 2024 / early look at 2025 - Takeaways from our latest proprietary monthly lodging survey - Demand path for airlines, cruise lines, and short-term rentals - CRC’s forecasts by travel segment, hotel chain, region, and demand segment - Themes from travel companies’ 2Q results and 2H 2024 outlooks Register today ⤵️

Our final intern spotlight of the summer features Andrew Petras, an equity research intern working alongside our industrial team. Andrew is a Northeast Ohio native, growing up in Richfield. He currently attends The Ohio State University with a major in finance. Andrew first discovered CRC through a campus career fair at OSU and decided to apply. Andrew’s highlight of the summer was the new hire barbecue, where he connected with colleagues across the firm. He also appreciated the opportunity to dive into a new channel with his team. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys golfing, biking, playing double solitaire, and cheering on Cleveland sports teams. Fun fact: He caught a barracuda earlier this summer! Thanks for an awesome summer, Andrew – best of luck!

We're excited to reveal the full session lineup for our 2024 eCommerce Summit in San Diego! This updated agenda features the presentation times and guest speakers you can expect at CRC's annual event on Tuesday, October 1. 💡 Groundbreaking Keynotes: Hear from thought-leading service providers and CRC's own expert analysts about the latest trends and future directions of digital commerce. 💬 Dynamic Panels: Dive into engaging discussions around data management, shopper marketing, supply chain optimization, generative AI, and more with leadership from top branded manufacturers. 🤝 Valuable Networking: Connect with like-minded peers and expand your network with industry pros. Kick off the Summit during our Welcome Cocktail Reception on Monday, September 30. Help us drive the future of eCommerce. We look forward to seeing you this fall! View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/gS4PUEVX

It's the last week of CRC's summer internship program! A huge thank you to all our interns for their hard work and positive energy. We wish you the best!

📣 Upcoming call hosted by Adrienne Moncrief... Join CRC on Thursday, August 15 for our semi-annual Foodservice Growth Forecast Webinar 🍽️ This session will provide a framework for projecting your business with key foodservice segments and customers for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. In addition to end market demand trends, CRC will also share our perspective on cost inflation, menu pricing, unit growth, and more. Discussion topics will include: ● Updated segment & key customer growth forecasts ● Same-store sales outlook & themes by chain restaurant segment ● Growth assumptions across non-commercial & contract management  ● Volume growth outlook for the big 3 distributors, market share dynamics  ● Top considerations to maximize growth over the next 6 to 12 months Sign up below ⤵️

Our next intern spotlight goes to Jimmy Olson, an equity research intern working alongside our traditional retail team. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Jimmy is new to the Cleveland area. He graduated from the University of Dayton in May with a bachelor’s degree in Finance & Business Economics. Jimmy discovered CRC through a recruitment event at UD and became interested in our channel research process. Some of Jimmy’s summer highlights include winning the firm’s cornhole tournament with Eric Bosshard and spending time with his fellow interns. He has enjoyed meeting so many new people! Outside of the office, Jimmy loves fishing, hanging out with friends, and rooting for the Chiefs and Royals. (Boo!) Thanks for an awesome summer, Jimmy – best of luck! 

Don't miss CRC's opening night happy hour kicking off the 2024 Foodservice Forum! Join us on Tuesday, September 17 for an evening of brews and small bites at Wynkoop Brewing, Colorado's first brewpub.  Located just a short walk from the Hilton Denver City Center, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up with industry peers before our day-long Forum on Wednesday, September 18. With less than two months until our annual industry event, don't forget to save the date and register on our website: https://lnkd.in/gtVX4rT4