Small Business Saturday drew around 108 million consumers to locally owned restaurants and retail businesses, reported the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express in a joint press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Shoppers looking for something sparkly this holiday season for someone special (or themselves) can now browse jewelry on Snapchat — as Kay Jewelers will be using the social media platform to showcase its products via augmented reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The final verdict on Black Friday is still pending, and in many circles that final word is eagerly awaited. As of right now, some are lauding a successful retail Hail Mary, while others yawn at what they see as moderate gains (at best). Get the Full...
Black Friday online shopping hit an all-time high this year, growing 24 percent year-over-year, according to data from Salesforce’s retail intelligence unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Thanksgiving was a time to buy for a lot of Americans, with online shoppers spending $2.9 billion on the holiday alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Retailers including Amazon, Macy’s and Kohl’s saw their stocks surge in trading Friday (Nov. 24) after retailers enjoyed strong sales during Black Friday, setting the stage for a robust holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Peak toy season is upon us. Over the next six weeks, 40 to 60 percent of American consumers will purchase at least one toy during the holiday season. As a rule, toys are a bit like potato chips – it’s hard to stop once you’ve...
By many metrics, retailers should be feeling especially merry and bright about the 2017 holiday retail season. The stock market has more or less soared, the Consumer Confidence Index has hit its highest level in 17 years, unemployment is down, wages are starting to pick up...
This Cyber Monday could be the biggest online shopping day in history, according to Wednesday (Nov. 22) reports from CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
