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....
Auto industry analysts are predicting extended Black Friday deals will offer a bump in car sales this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
The winners on Black Friday may be the big players in low-cost retail. Think Walmart, of course – and others, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, retailers are facing a new challenge: extra shipping fees during the busiest weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Good news for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): Spending growth at mom and pop shops has outpaced that of the big chains in both of the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
This holiday season consumers seem primed to shop til they drop - with holiday sales projected to grow 3 to 4 percent. Bu they’re not buying apparel, unless it’s athleisure, and not things unless it’s home furnishings. Yes, Sarah Quinlan, senior vice president of market...
Retailers are always trying to learn more about their customers, and personal shopping is fast becoming a popular and important tool enabling them to gain key insight into the latest trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
