Holiday sales to cross trillion dollar mark; brick-and-mortar stays strongHoliday retail sales are poised to cross a major threshold this year, fueled by low unemployment, income growth, high consumer confidence and a favorable calendar. Amazon heats up holiday delivery warsAmazon is determined not about to let traditional retailers like Walmart and Target get the best of it this holiday season. App glitch, low inventory puts a damper on coffee giant’s holiday promotion launch Starbucks’ mobile app has the company feeling some heat from customers. Amazon’s try-before-you-buy program goes international Amazon’s Prime Wardrobe service is now available to Prime members in the U.K. Survey: Politics/social issues will influence holiday shopping U.S. consumers are paying closer attention to social issues and politics than ever these days, and it may be changing the way some of them plan to shop for the holidays. Saks Fifth Avenue’s holiday windows to offer something different this year Saks Fifth Avenue’s holiday windows in Manhattan are going digital. Mall of America will be closed on Thanksgiving Day Mall of America will close on Thanksgiving Day and reopen at 5 o’clock the next morning. Cyber Monday on pace for big sales jump The online holiday sales forecast is very bright — especially on Cyber Monday. Starbucks comes out of holiday starting gate early, debuts cups and beverages Starbucks Corp. is getting a jump on the holidays with cups that are sure to please even the most ardent holiday enthusiast. Here’s how NYC’s Hudson Yards plans to spur shopper spending As Manhattan’s newest mega-neighborhood inches closer to its promised grand opening, the destination has made a new move to attract visitors. Survey: Cash rewards outweigh all others Retailers’ loyalty programs aren’t doing a very good job of winning shoppers’ loyalty. ‘Christmas in July’ really exists Consumers definitely chased “Christmas in July” sales to get a head start on their holiday shopping this year. First Previous 138 139 140 141 142 Next Last
