The metaverse may be but a small portion of the overall retail landscape at the moment, but brands and marketplaces are already setting up shop, using Black Friday and Cyber Monday to test new concepts and invite customers into new virtual worlds. Get the Full...
Though online Black Friday shopping was down slightly compared to last year, more shoppers still looked online for deals than in-store, with over two-thirds visiting Amazon, putting more pressure on rival Walmart in the coming weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
For decades, fashion followed a wholesale model, with brands serving as the creative houses and the retailers holding most of the power in the customer relationship, marketing and selling products and collecting data on consumer preferences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
You’re shopping for the perfect half-zip for a holiday get-together. You click on something you like and save it to your shopping cart. But you’re sure there has to be something better, somewhere — maybe a lower price, a shade of burgundy with a bit...
There was a time when a bike or a dollhouse made the grade for holiday gifting. Somewhat sadly, we outgrow that phase and other gift ideas enter the frame. Fancy, expensive gifts. Stuff so steep and indulgent that even the best minds in buy now,...
Thanksgiving is famously a holiday for home cooking, but this year, restaurants will be seeing a bigger piece of the consumer pie as the food industry shifts toward speed and convenience — often to the detriment of grocery stores. Get the Full Story Complete the...
With Black Friday officially underway, nearly three-quarters of consumers have now begun their holiday shopping in a year that’s expected to be more digital than ever as consumers seek out convenient and seamless shopping experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Though both Amazon and Walmart began their holiday promotions weeks ago, the two largest retailers in the U.S. are still counting on the days between Black Friday and Christmas to bolster fourth quarter, with Amazon likely hoping the holiday season can help it take the...
In today’s top retail news, Gap says supply chain issues will likely persist into early next year, while Afterpay is preparing to launch a subscription service for recurring purchases in early 2022. Also, Best Buy is adding to its selection of outdoor furniture with the...
