Mastercard: ‘Extended’ holiday sales up 3%; home furnishings the big winnerOnline spending drove holiday sales this year, fueled by strong performances from the home furnishings and home improvement category. Merry Christmas from Chain Store AgeThe offices of Chain Store Age will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Daybreaker will resume publication on Dec. 28. The CSA team wishes you a very Merry Christmas. Streets of St. Charles continues to expand dining options Many economists predict the advent of COVID-19 vaccines will have caged-up masses busting out of their houses and packing social centers come spring. Guitar Center’s restructuring plan gets court OK Guitar Center Inc. is close to emerging from bankruptcy. Retail sales dip in November as consumers pulled back Consumers held back on spending in November as virus rates spiked, states imposed retail restrictions and congressional stimulus discussions were gridlocked. NRF: Organized retail crime losses increase 60% in past five years Organized retail crime is continuing to rise, both in terms of the cases and related losses. Retail imports remain strong with 2020 set to tie as busiest year on record Retailers are still stocking up on goods, with November imports up 22.4% year-over-year. The New York Seaport’s re-built Tin Building will be an e-commerce platform Foot Locker takes poison pill Foot Locker Inc. has adopted a short-term shareholder rights plan after a private equity firm controlled by a Czech billionaire upped his stake. NRF: Average holiday weekend spend down about $50 Fewer consumers went shopping during the five-day period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday and those that did spent less. Webinar Alert: Solutions for Touchless, Hygienic Restrooms The coronavirus is driving major change across retail stores and putting a new spotlight on restroom hygiene. The digital edition of Chain Store Age’s November/December issue is now live! Find out what 2021 has in store for retail in the November/December issue of Chain Store Age. First Previous 90 91 92 93 94 Next Last
