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Family shopping drives back-to-school spend, reveals research
August 2, 2018
The families that do back-to-school shopping together spend more than a mom or dad would spend on their own, according to the annual Citi Retail Services…
read nowBack-to-school shopping will see an increase this year, reveals survey
July 31, 2018
Consumer confident, the federal tax reform and technology are cited as the reasons consumers are likely to spend more this year on back-to-school shopping.
read nowUPS mulling hefty package delivery service option
July 25, 2018
The United Parcel Service is reportedly in talks with a trucking outfit regarding an at-home delivery option for big, bulky products.
read nowTechnology playing starring role in better customer experience, claims report
July 11, 2018
Technology is becoming a more prominent aspect in shopping and dining and its success, as well as failure, is impacting the customer experience.
read nowHuman nature big factor in retail customer loyalty, claims study
July 6, 2018
Creating an emotional connection with the customer can pay off for retailers as it drives deeper loyalty as well as increased customer retention and consumer…
read nowConvenience, voice tech driving new era of commerce
June 21, 2018
A new era of commerce is ahead thanks to Amazon and other top retailers expanding into food and medicine, and the advent and adoption of voice-controlled…
read nowGigi's Cupcakes delivers to doorsteps across US
June 14, 2018
Gigi's Cupcakes are now available through nationwide shipping, according to a press release.
read nowHello Fresh goes retail in a big way
June 5, 2018
HelloFresh is now available at 581 supermarket locations, within Giant Food and Stop and Shop, and plans to continue such retail partnerships during the year.
read nowRetail sales show healthy jump in April
May 30, 2018
April's retail sales were 0.4 percent higher compared to March and 2.8 percent higher compared to a year ago.
read nowMacy's sales get a boost from foreign shoppers
May 23, 2018
Macy's first fiscal quarter brought good news to shareholders as same-store sales jumped 4.2 percent, prompting the retailer to adjust its annual profit…
read nowPop ups, experiential experiences, showrooms top retail trends, reveals report
May 22, 2018
Retail pop-up shops, showrooms boasting e-commerce and brick-and-mortar offerings and experiential retail experiences are the top trends taking place…
read nowRetail grad celebration spend projected to hit $5B
May 22, 2018
While spending on graduation gifts and celebrations won't hit a record-setting figure this year it's still not too shabby given a projection of $5.2 billion.
read nowJewelry, outings top Mother's Day gift list
May 9, 2018
Just over one third of Mother's Day shoppers, 34 percent, will spend $4.6 billion on jewelry for moms and 55 percent will spend $4.4 billion on food…
read nowMother's Day spend may hit $23B
May 8, 2018
This year may mark the second-highest spend for Mother's Day, hitting an expected $23.1 billion.
read nowLast-minute shoppers love the local retail store
May 8, 2018
Not every consumer jumps online to buy that last minute gift.
read nowSurvey: Most small retailers are digital-tool hungry
May 8, 2018
The small to mid-size retail business understands the importance of marketing but typically don't have tremendous resources and are "hungry" for tools to drive…
read nowRetail closings may be on record-setting pace
April 20, 2018
Retail closings this year may prove to be a record-setter in regard to storefront square footage, according to a CNBC report.
read nowStudy: Consumers don't mind sharing data for a better retail customer experience
April 18, 2018
Nine out of 10 consumers are okay with brands knowing more about them if it helps deliver a more rewarding and satisfying shopping experience.
read nowSurvey: Consumers want Amazon-like store experience
April 16, 2018
Consumers, especially millennials, are increasingly expecting an "Amazon-like" experience when in a retail store environment and that means retailers need to…
read nowNordstrom launches men's store in Manhattan
April 12, 2018
History is being made this week as Nordstrom's launches its first-ever Manhattan, New York store.
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