- 1 week ago
The topline numbers from Alibaba’s 11.11 shopping festival indicate the strength of China’s rebound from the impact of COVID-19. Singles Day —…
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- 2 weeks ago
Retailers have reason for cautious optimism this holiday season: shoppers are expected to spend an average of $997.79 on gifts, holiday items…
- 1 month ago
Bankruptcies and store closures are, unfortunately, ongoing features of the retail ecosystem. However, COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated both. Many of the affected…
- 2 months ago
The 2020 holiday season will be dominated by uncertainty, a sharp contrast to the relatively steady growth in spending and ecommerce traffic…
- 2 months ago
Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate…
- 2 months ago
It started in the runup to the 2018 midterm elections: Hundreds of companies, including many retailers, joined nonpartisan efforts to encourage voter…
- 3 months ago
Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S. retailers last…
- 4 months ago
Although public health officials say it’s unlikely COVID-19 infections can be spread by surfaces or physical objects, retailers are being cautious about…
- 4 months ago
The excitement that typically surrounds the back-to-school season is being replaced by stress and uncertainty. Lack of clarity surrounding school reopenings, combined…
- 4 months ago
The pandemic has hastened the evolution from analog to digital across all types of businesses, and retail is no different. Approximately 1.1…
- 4 months ago
Values-based buying — consumers consciously selecting products and companies that support environmental sustainability, social justice movements and a range of other causes…
- 4 months ago
COVID-19 is reshaping the retail landscape, but many of the major changes taking place represent an acceleration of existing trends. That’s why…
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