Most consumers shopping in-store for Valentine’s Day giftsStore retailers should expect a traffic boost from consumers on the hunt for Valentine’s Day gifts. Retail returns jump to over $750 billion amid online sales growthAs e-commerce sales grow, do so retailers’ returns. NPD: Early 2021 retail gains outpaced strong holiday finish Nearly 40% of 2021’s revenue growth occurred two months early in the year. CBRE: These two categories had the steepest holiday sales gain … Total holiday sales surpassed more than $900 billion in 2021. CGP: Holiday sales driven more by inflation than by organic growth Inflation had a big impact on 2021’s record holiday sales growth. The 10 states with the most convenience stores are ... More than one in 10 convenience stores in the United States are located in one state. ICSC: Consumer holiday spending on goods, services in big YOY increases Holiday 2021 was one for the record books despite slower December sales. NRF: Holiday sales rise 14% to beat forecast; apparel sales up 33% The retail industry closed out the year with a record holiday season that included double-digit year-over-year growth in most categories. Visa’s U.S. Spending Momentum Index closes on high note in December Consumer spending ended the year on a strong note. Seasonal Recap: Retail holiday hiring down 7% Despite record need, high demand and, in some cases, signing bonuses, retail employers struggled to fill holiday jobs in 2021. First Previous 51 52 53 54 55 Next Last