Fashion, computers, health items top of mind for consumers

May 21, 2020

The advent of COVID-19 is not only changing consumer shopping habits but also what they're looking to buy, according to ViaBill research data.

April retail sales worse than March thanks to COVID-19

May 19, 2020

 March may have been a tough month for retailers, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but April was much worse, according to data from the National Retail…

UK OOH impressions up despite coronavirus

May 18, 2020

Despite lockdown measures still in place in the U.K., traffic rose by 4% in the country in the week of April 20 to 26, according to data from Ada, Talon's OOH…

Consumer expectations, buying habits changing due to COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Nearly 25% of consumers don't plan at dining indoor until next year and 48% don't expect their traditional leisure and travel activities to resume until 202…

COVID-19 spurring impulse spending, reveals survey

May 15, 2020

American consumers let the shopping impulse go free in the past few months with impulse spending spiking 18% during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 re-openings bring sales growth

May 14, 2020

Retailers opening after months of being shuttered are seeing local sales growth, especially in Florida and Texas.

ACI Worldwide reports surge in global e-commerce retail amid COVID-19

May 12, 2020

80% of U.S. SMBS expect long-term impact from COVID-19

May 12, 2020

A good majority of small business owners expect to be dealing with a long-term impact to the business due to COVID-19.

Consumers trust financial institutions the most with personal info, claims report

May 4, 2020

When it comes to personal data security consumers overwhelming trust financial institutions the most. That's the prime finding of DISQO Q1 2020 report on…

Visa says contactless use surged amid COVID-19

May 1, 2020

BOPIS gains steam in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

April 30, 2020

Consumers are increasingly more likely to use buy online and pick-up in-store services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S.

Social distancing drives change in consumer spend

April 30, 2020

Social distancing is hurting the consumer wallet as a WalletHub study revealed that 58 million Americans were spending more while following stay-at-home…

COVID-19 pandemic drives e-commerce upward big time

April 21, 2020

The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, which has shuttered businesses and forced most to self-isolate, is having a huge impact on e-commerce activity.

Kohl's extends temporary closure timeframe in light of COVID-19

April 1, 2020

Calling it "unprecedented times," Kohl's is extending the timeframe of its temporary store closures given the ongoing and expanding COVID-19 outbreak in the…

Bath and Body Works shutting stores due to COVID-19 outbreak

March 18, 2020

Bath and Body Works is the latest retailer to close stores in response to the COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus impacting retail sales, claims study

March 16, 2020

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is impacting consumer shopping behavior, purchase decisions and retail sales, according to a First Insight study.

Modells heads into Chapter 11

March 13, 2020

Modell's Sporting Goods, founded in 1889, has filed for bankruptcy protection due to millions of dollars of debt and poor retail sales.

Apple shutters Italy stores due to COVID-19

March 12, 2020

All 17 Apple Store retail locations are being closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Walmart piloting health centers as part of retail supercenter

March 9, 2020

Walmart Health is the latest retail initiative from the country's biggest retailer and if two current pilot programs, both in Georgia, prove successful Walmart…

Seasonal hiring remains a challenge for retailers

March 6, 2020

One in three retail stores were likely understaffed during the 2019 holiday season as just 33% of retail hiring managers report having adequate headcount to…