Retail industry led job cuts in 2019The year 2019 saw the highest number of job cuts in the U.S. in four years even as the nation maintained a low unemployment rate. New retail holiday to debut in JanuaryGet ready for another shopping holiday. Verizon: Holiday season ends on high note for e-retailers Online shoppers paused for Christmas Day, but otherwise stayed busy as elves through New Year’s Eve. eMarketer: Instagram’s ad revenues explode Instagram’s U.S. growth rate is on the decline even as ad spending on the platform is soaring. The top business concern of convenience store retailers is… The convenience store industry is feeling bullish about 2020 but remains mindful of potential issues that could impact its performance. The two retail sectors that stood out during the past decade were… Retail same-store sales posted an estimated 1.9% growth during the past 10 years. Verizon: E-commerce spikes as holiday nears Online shoppers were busy as elves the weekend before Christmas. Super Saturday lives up to its name Move over, Black Friday and Cyber Monday - Super Saturday just broke single-day U.S. sales records. Study: Many small businesses feel heat from big retailers One in four small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) keep larger competitors in mind when making shipping/logistics decisions. Study: Shoppers respond to holiday sales events Online purchases have dramatically increased during key periods of the 2019 holiday season. Accenture: Frustrating shopping experiences bad for business A frustrating experience can significantly damage brand loyalty. NRF: Nearly 148 million consumers plan to shop on Super Saturday Consumers still have plenty of holiday shopping to do. First Previous 73 74 75 76 77 Next Last
