Trends and technologies poised to make an indelible impact in 2025With an improving economy and inflation on the decline, the 2024 holiday season promises to be both busy and profitable for retailers. LendingTree: Average holiday debt hits $1,181, up from 2023More than a third of Americans took on debt this holiday season, with many spending more money than they planned to. Mastercard: Total holiday retail sales rise nearly 4% U.S. holiday retail sales increased from last year, with online shopping leading the way. Miniso brings first 'Miniso Land' store to Europe China-based value retailer Miniso has opened its newest store in Spain's capital city — with a twist. Placer.ai: Department stores, specialty retailers have strongest Super Saturday performance Super Saturday had several winners as consumers flocked to retail for last-minute holiday shopping needs. First Look: Savage X Fenty opens first New England store Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand has expanded into a new market. Malls see an 11% traffic surge on Super Saturday, downtowns experience a fall-off In the week leading up to the occasion, mall traffic rose by 20%. PizzaExpress plans U.S. debut with Florida locations One of the U.K.’s best-known restaurant chains is expanding across the pond. Report: Destination XL gets takeover bid Destination XL has received an offer to go private. Eden Prairie Center adds seven new tenants A Twin City-area shopping center is welcoming a slate of new tenants as the calendar turns to 2025. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
