Mastercard: Retail sales in June up 11% year-over-year and 10.4% over 2019U.S. retail sales continue to heat up, with June marking the ninth consecutive month of total retail sales growth. CGP forecasts ‘phenomenal’ increase in back-to-school salesRetailers can expect “warp-speed” growth in back-to-school sales this year. Report: Malls are within striking distance of 2019 traffic levels Placer.ai’s latest mall index indicates that traffic in enclosed shopping centers during June was only eight percentage points off June 2019. Digital sales gain momentum despite aging e-commerce platforms A new retailer survey indicates that successful retailers are focusing on digital channel sales, but may not be staying current with their technology. Study: Prime Day order volume, price drop in 2021 Final recap data from Numerator indicates that several key Prime Day metrics slightly declined year-over-year. Analyst: Gap’s Yeezy brand with Kanye West could total $1 billion in sales next year If initial sales are any indication, Gap’s collaboration with rapper-designer Kanye West will more than live up to the hype. Survey: Cost, convenience drive direct-to-consumer popularity A substantial majority of shoppers have engaged in direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce. Study: Shoppers returning to stores as ‘new normal’ settles in A majority of consumers expect their shopping habits to be back to pre-pandemic levels by or before the end of this year. Survey: Despite out-of-stocks, consumers increase Prime Day spend Amazon Prime Day shopping and spending was healthy this year, even as shortages and out-of-stocks posed a problem for nearly one-third of participants. Grocery Outlet in store milestone Grocery Holding Corp. continues to expand its portfolio. Survey: Second-hand retail sales will reach $77 billion by 2025 The resale market is expected to double in the next five years. U.S. retailers need 330 million sq. ft. of DC space built in four years to meet demand Just 190 million sq. ft. of industrial warehouse space is expected to be delivered this year and more than half of it is spoken for. First Previous 49 50 51 52 53 Next Last