Shopkick: Top shopping trends for 2020Shoppers will visit brick-and-mortar stores in 2020, but won’t check their devices at the door. Mastercard Spending Pulse: Holiday sales up 3.4%, fueled by big online increaseIt’s looking as if retailers got the happy holiday that they were expecting — despite having six fewer days to complete their shopping. Verizon: E-commerce spikes as holiday nears Online shoppers were busy as elves the weekend before Christmas. Local Retailers vs. Big Box: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive Ever since the dawn of the big-box store, smaller local businesses have struggled to compete. Casual dining operator delivers food in a dash The parent company of the Luby’s and Fuddruckers casual dining chains is branching into digital delivery. Joe Coradino on building for the future Rarely do we have an opportunity to start from scratch with a blank canvas, but when we do, it is important to take that step back and immerse ourselves in the opportunity. Fast-food chains seek quick wins with online shops The recent spurt of fast-food e-commerce stores demonstrates the evolving nature of digital retail. Study: Shoppers respond to holiday sales events Online purchases have dramatically increased during key periods of the 2019 holiday season. Forever 21 hires expert to help with brand transformation Forever 21 has hired a marketing expert to lead its efforts to redefine and transform its brand. Stephen Lebovitz on transforming the enclosed mall Here’s the understatement of the year: retail leasing is changing. First Previous 413 414 415 416 417 Next Last