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Omnichannel retailers are positioned to benefit the most from Black Friday weekend.

Despite long lines at the polls, Americans still made time to shop online during Election Day — especially via smartphone.

Customers want to buy now, and pay later this holiday season.

Holiday retail sales are poised to cross a major threshold this year, fueled by low unemployment, income growth, high consumer confidence and a favorable calendar.

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.

Panera is on its way to more than doubling last year’s digital sales — and hitting a new milestone.

Holiday spending will raise 5.1% this year, and some categories will fare better than others.