Report: U.S.-China trade conflict damages outlook for global retail sales in 2019The escalating trade conflict between the United States and China will have a dampening effect on retail sales around the globe. Cyber Monday impacts store trafficConsumers were in a shopping mood on Cyber Monday, but not when it came to physical retail. Online spending soars on Black Friday weekend The online holiday shopping season got off to a strong start as shoppers were out in force over the Black Friday weekend. Analysis: Strong, but not stellar Black Friday weekend as demand ‘pulled forward’ Retailers enjoyed a solid, but not spectacular Black Friday shopping weekend. Job cuts due to retail bankruptcies add up in 2018 Job cuts due to retailer bankruptcies are way up this year compared to last, fueled largely by the closing of Toys “R” Us. Phillips Edison & Co. merges with REIT Phillips Edison & Company announced it had completed a merger with Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II. Retail employee turnover jumps among hourly employees As the holiday shopping season begins in earnest, retailers find themselves having to cope with high levels of turnover on the frontlines of their stores. KPMG: Millennials to drive increase in online holiday shopping; Cyber Monday favored Retailers should expect a busy Cyber Monday. Discount stores big with teen holiday shoppers Teens may be digitally savvy, but when it comes to shopping they tend to favor traditional venues. Young shoppers to lead the holiday charge Higher wages will fuel increased holiday spending this year — particularly among younger generations. First Previous 105 106 107 108 109 Next Last
