Tariffs causing anxiety, confusion, uncertainty

July 21, 2025

It is difficult to predict the impact of new tariffs and policies on the U.S. economy and anxiety and confusion have taken "center stage" in the economy…

Census data reveals retail sales growth continuing despite tariff proposals

July 2, 2025

There was continued growth in core retail sales in May, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, despite a downturn in overall sales amid tariffs on imported…

Census data reveals steady retail April sales despite tariff concerns

May 29, 2025

Shoppers were engaged and shopping in April despite concern over tariffs, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Consumers stocked up in April ahead of tariffs impact

May 20, 2025

Retail sales grew in April as consumers increased buying to avoid higher prices expected with tariffs, according to the CNB/NRF Retail Monitor.

Mother’s Day spend projected to hit $34.1B

May 8, 2025

Mother's Day spending by consumers is expected to reach $34.1 billion, up from last year's $33.5 billion.

Economy growing despite tariffs, yet consumers worried about recession

May 7, 2025

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are driving increased worries about the economy, according to the National Retail Federation.

Walmart once again No. 1 in global retailer ranking

April 30, 2025

Walmart once again leads the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, a ranking from the National Retail Federation conducted by Kantar.

Retail sales grew in March despite tariff concern

April 28, 2025

Retail sales grew in March, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, but consumers are worried about the impact of rising tariffs, according to the National…

Retail sales to hit $5.4T despite economic uncertainty

April 9, 2025

Retail sales are predicted to grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024, hitting between between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.

Radar CEO offers insight on how geolocation tech is helping retailers

Radar CEO Nick Patrick shares insight on how retailers, including Dick's Sporting Goods, is using Radar's geofencing SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based…

Valentine’s Day projected to be record-setting spend event

February 6, 2025

Consumers will spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine's Day this year, up from $25.8 billion in 2024 and over the previous record of $27.4 billion set in…

Axis Communications talks fundamental elements of computer vision AI

James Stark, retail segment leader for the Americas, and Robert Brown, solutions engineer, at Axis Communications share insight what makes Axis Communications…

Star Micronics debuts new innovations for the retail space

John Maieli, channel partner executive at Star Micronics, shares insight on the company's latest innovations for the retail environment.

Presented by Star Micronics America

Zebra Technologies debuts flexible kiosk system

Scott Eggers, lead product manager, Zebra Technologies, shares insight on the company's new kiosk system running on Zebra's Enterprise Android platform.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

ELC shares insight on latest kiosk and camera display capabilities

Tiffany Tian, from ELC - Shenzhen Electron Technology Co. Ltd, shares insight on the company's newest kiosk display and camera capabilities.

Presented by Shenzhen Electron Technology Co., Ltd

NICE VP talks AI's role in the sales conversion spectrum, eliminating friction points

Tom Yang, vice president, retail at NICE shares insight on the retail customer experience funnel, sales conversions and the role AI can play in eliminating…

Linnworks CMO talks social media, Amazon's impact, AI in retail

Linnworks CMO Georgia Leybourne shares insight on a range of retail topics, from TikTok and Amazon to the impact of AI, in an interview with Judy Mottl, editor…

Ricoh VP talks driving personalized experiences in retail

Carl Rysdon, vice president, retail industry, at Ricoh USA Inc. shares insight on how leveraging retail media, specifically in-store retail media, can drive…

Franklin Instore VP on making promotions come alive instore

Peter Hext, vice president, instore experience, at Franklin Instore, shares insight on the company's digital merchandising technologies.

Retail holiday sales grew more than expected

January 23, 2025

Retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew 4% over 2023, an unexpected growth, given 2023 set a record of $994.1 billion.