NRF: Shopping traffic — online and store — up 14% over holiday weekendA record 189.6 million U.S. consumers shopped (combined, in stores and online) from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a report by National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Vitamin Shoppe gives out product samples — via in-store interactive kiosksA leading nutritional products retailer is putting a tech twist on vending machines. Chico’s swings to loss but Soma maintains momentum Chico’s FAS saw top- and bottom-line losses in its third quarter but still managed to beat Street estimates. Amazon shines spotlight on small businesses Amazon has announced the U.S. winners of its first-ever Small Business Spotlight Awards. Do your Cyber Monday shopping - at White Castle? An iconic fast-food hamburger chain is taking a bite out of holiday e-commerce. Deloitte: Retailers should feel grateful for upcoming Thanksgiving weekend Consumers are prepared to spend online and off between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Study: CPG retailers can get new customers for the holidays Opening stores is a priority of direct-to-consumer brands An overwhelming majority of direct-to-consumer brands report they are profitable, and looking to expand globally. First Look: New store concept looks to update ‘mall piercing’ experience There’s a new player dedicated to a very niche segment of the jewelry market: ear piercing. TJX beats Street and boosts outlook amid traffic increases The TJX Cos. reported a solid set of numbers for its third quarter as shoppers flocked to its stores in search of bargains. First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last