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Holiday shopping survey reveals Thanksgiving, Black Friday plans
November 14, 2013
Global consultancy Accenture has released the results of its 2013 Holiday Shopping Survey, which polls U.S. consumers on their plans for the upcoming weeks.
read nowAmerica's Research Group, Inmar Forecasting see 'significant increase in Black Friday shopping'
November 13, 2013
According to the "Christmas & Holiday Shopping Forecast" released today by America's Research Group and Inmar, retailers can expect an increase of nearly…
read nowGift card spending reaches all-time high
November 13, 2013
It's personal, it's practical, and it comes with a price tag that matches anyone's budget — it's a gift card, and this season 8 in 10 (80.6 percent) shoppers…
read nowReport shows most consumers comfortable with personalized marketing
November 13, 2013
Sociomantic Labs, a provider of programmatic advertising solutions for e-commerce marketers, has announced initial findings from a new study on consumer…
read nowMore than half of U.S. shoppers have started their holiday shopping
November 12, 2013
Early October holiday promotions struck a chord with millions of Americans as 53.8 percent of shoppers say they have already started holiday shopping…
read nowMindshare VoC tool aims to tackle reviews fraud
November 12, 2013
Mindshare Technologies, a provider of voice of the customer solutions, has announced the launch of Mindshare OpenTell, a patent-pending product that is fully…
read nowDespite government shutdown, retail imports rose in October
November 12, 2013
Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports grew 6.5 percent in October over the same month last year despite the government shutdown, and…
read nowMore than half of mobile sales originating from email made on a tablet
November 12, 2013
A new report from email marketing services provider Yesmail Interactive, an Infogroup company, finds that 56 percent of mobile online sales originating from a…
read nowReport says retail shrink averages 1.4 percent of sales
November 12, 2013
Shrink, comprised of shoplifting, employee or supplier fraud, organized retail crime and administrative errors, cost the retail industry more than $11…
read nowSurvey says most online retailers ignoring site-search data
November 12, 2013
Global e-commerce companies are missing significant opportunities to improve the effectiveness, reach and return of their marketing and sales programs…
read nowBarnes & Noble announces 'Discovery Friday,' marketing campaign
November 11, 2013
Barnes & Noble, Inc. wants to start the holiday shopping season earlier than anyone else: Today the retailer announced Barnes & Noble Discovery Friday…
read nowStrong 'shopping intensity' expected for Thanksgiving-holiday period
November 8, 2013
Consumers are geared up for the Thanksgiving shopping days, according to a special national consumer poll of 1,000 households that was commissioned by the…
read nowShopperTrak adds next-day data to its reports
November 8, 2013
Retailers can now evaluate, benchmark and make key decisions based on their stores' shopper traffic more quickly than ever before, according to a release from…
read nowBrand Keys survey predicts 5% decrease in holiday retail sales
November 8, 2013
Increased use of mobile outreach and planning, coupled with an increased number of retail-developed mobile apps, means traditional retailers will have to truly…
read nowPastor says racial profiling at retail chains could drive shoppers to smaller stores
November 6, 2013
Macy's and Barneys of New York have been in the news recently, but not for any reasons they can be happy about: Both retailers have been accused of racial…
read nowStudy: Americans cautious about holiday spending this year
November 6, 2013
While European retailers have a rosy outlook for the holidays this year, it looks like American shoppers are taking a different view: According to a recent…
read nowICSC predicts festive holiday sales season in Europe
November 5, 2013
European Christmas-holiday spending in 2013 is likely to be stronger this year, according to an International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) survey of…
read nowWhat the food stamp cut will mean to retailers
November 4, 2013
On Friday, one in five American households had to face the reality of a decrease in government assistance. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
read nowRoozt unveils tool for socially-conscious online shopping
November 4, 2013
Roozt.com, an online shopping platform for socially conscious brands, has unveiled a new user experience that lets its members harness their entire social…
read nowStudy suggests consumer behavior this year may presage fundamental shift in holiday shopping patterns
November 1, 2013
SGK, a global brand development, activation and deployment company, announced that the results of its early holiday shopping study identify consumer behaviors…
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