Survey: Package thefts grow with rise in online deliveriesAs consumers order more products online for delivery, more packages are being reported stolen. Half of all U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2021 – here is the listThe move to increase the minimum wage gained significant ground in 2020 on the state level. Holiday sales up 6.8%, according to Customer Growth Partners The holiday selling season finished strong, online and in-store. Consumer confidence down for second consecutive month Consumers are feeling better about short-term prospects than current conditions. Vaccine releases boost retail REIT stocks The release of two vaccines against COVID-19 turned out to be the best Christmas present for retail real estate investment trusts. Deloitte: Holiday spending mostly flat to date Increased e-commerce activity and larger transaction values are helping retailers maintain holiday spending levels from 2019. Retail sales dip in November as consumers pulled back Consumers held back on spending in November as virus rates spiked, states imposed retail restrictions and congressional stimulus discussions were gridlocked. NRF: Organized retail crime losses increase 60% in past five years Organized retail crime is continuing to rise, both in terms of the cases and related losses. Christopher & Banks issues ‘going concern’ warning; weighing options Christopher & Banks is reviewing its options, including bankruptcy or a sale of the company, as its sales continue to fall amid the pandemic. Pandemic prompts consumers to cut holiday spending U.S. consumers report they will spend 14% less on holiday gifts this year, primarily due to COVID-19 concerns. First Previous 68 69 70 71 72 Next Last
