February 2023 Jobs Report
Key Takeaways from the February 2023 Jobs Report The economy added 311,000 jobs in February, concentrated in Leisure & Hospitality. Job growth continues to be robust, frequently surprising economists on…
News and updates in the luxury retail industry
You are wondering what is happening in the luxury industry. This section will give you all the answers.
It will help you review some programs that might be of interest if you are working in this line of business.
You can also get a glimpse at the hiring market and understand employment market trends through various articles posted in this section.
Pre-Owned Luxury: Why This Hot Market Needs Top Talent Now
What is the pre-owed luxury goods market? The luxury resale market has a long history, with specialty retail and vintage shops long selling expensive designer handbags, coats, fine watches and…
January Jobs Report
Hiring surged unexpected in January, traditionally a slower month for job growth, with an addition of over half a million jobs. This rate exceeded the monthly average gain of 400,000…
New York City Executive Recruiting Year in Review 2022
ACCUR Recruiting Services has several decades in the NYC Executive Recruiting market, working with both established companies and emerging brands in a number of industries. 2022 stood out as a…
Bay Area/Northern California Executive Recruiting Year in Review 2022
ACCUR Recruiting Services works in San Francisco, the Bay Area and the Wine Region of California to deliver qualified executive talent in the following industries: Wines and spirits Luxury Goods…
Jobs Report December 2022
December produced another strong month of job growth in regards to the Bureau of Labor Statistics which reported that employment increased by 223,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rateedged…
2023 Executive Recruiting Trends to Watch in Beauty, Wine, Watches, Jewelry and More
We recently did a deep-dive on data on our recruiting work for 2022. Today, we wanted to share with you the implications of certain trends we are seeing in industries…
Los Angeles Executive Recruiting Year in Review 2022
Known for sun, sandy beaches and movie stars, Los Angeles is also a hotbed of innovation in several of the key industries we service. ACCUR’s role in Los Angeles is…
Wine & Spirit Executive Recruiting Year in Review 2022
The beverage market can be tricky to recruit for. Wines & Spirits is a highly regulated industry and it’s a relationship-based business with a number of long-term traditions. At the…
The Year in ACCUR Executive Search 2022
2022 has been another busy year for ACCUR Recruiting Services. As the economy rebounds from COVID, we are seeing a continued tight market for executive recruiting, especially in roles Director-level…
November Jobs Report
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment increased by 263,000 in November, still on a steady upward trajectory. This is a strong signal of economic resilience and growth, even…
How Private Equity Uses Key Executive Hires to Transform the Beauty Industry
Beauty and skincare has long been dominated by a handful of companies like L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Gillette, Nivea and Guerlain. But as a younger cohort of consumers flock online, venture…
Social Shopping from TikTok to Instagram: The Skills Executives Need to Succeed in an Emerging Field
Those who work in retail industries know just how much e-commerce has transformed their business models over the past twenty years. But as usage of social media explodes, many companies…
The Unique Recruiting Challenges of Digitally Native Vertical Brands
ACCUR Recruiting Services has long experience recruiting executives in consumer facing companies, including beauty, fashion, wines and spirits, watches, jewelry and consumer packaged goods. We recruit CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Directors…
October Jobs Report
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment increased by 261,000 in October. Monthly job growth has averaged 407,000 thus far in 2022, compared with 562,000 per month in 2021,…
Tips on Handling the Impact of Inflation on Salary Expectations
As inflation continues to surge, one of the biggest questions we get at ACCUR Recruiting Services is in regards to how to set salaries in a realistic range that reflects…
September Jobs Report
The September jobs report offered a mixed message to economic forecasters eager to see the impact of the Fed’s rate cuts on inflation and a potential recessionary threat. This report…
Chief Sustainability Officer: What it is and How to Hire One
A relatively new addition to the C-Suite, the role of “Chief Sustainability Officer” is getting a lot of buzz. Today we break it down: what it is and how to…
Becoming a Board Member: Tips for Executives
Board recruitment is increasingly a hot topic within the industries we serve here at ACCUR Recruiting Services. Why? In the past, board members were normally recruited from within, but corporate…
Chief Revenue Officer Vs. Sales Director: Which Do You Need?
A question that comes up frequently for us when working with high growth companies, especially in retail, is how to structure hires focused on sales and revenue, including the following…