Holiday retail sales up 3% so farTotal retail sales have risen 3% so far this holiday season (Nov. 1-Dec. 6). Retail sales fall short in November amid late ThanksgivingRetail sales advanced at a snail’s pace in November as consumers cut back on spending. Shopify: This generation has big holiday spending plans A new survey from e-commerce platform Shopify reveals three categories of holiday shopper retailers should focus on. No rebound for GameStop in Q3 GameStop Corp. got no relief in its third quarter with sales and earnings that fell well short of analysts’ expectations. Same-store sales plunged 23.2%. Acosta report highlights effect of tariffs on grocery shoppers, retailers The U.S. tariffs imposed on China have already cost the average American household $600 per year. Boot Barn eyes Northeast with plans to double store count Boot Barn sees plenty of room to grow its store count. Kronos: This is the best way to recruit Gen Z workers The newest generation of employees has some old-school motivations for choosing a job. Consumer confidence dips again Confidence declined in November, but holiday spending still looks “solid.” Deloitte: Retailers should feel grateful for upcoming Thanksgiving weekend Consumers are prepared to spend online and off between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Opening stores is a priority of direct-to-consumer brands An overwhelming majority of direct-to-consumer brands report they are profitable, and looking to expand globally. NRF: Younger consumers show surprising holiday retail trend Consumers under 25 are more likely to engage in a “traditional” shopping activity over Thanksgiving weekend. Retail sales mixed in October Retail sales rebounded in October, but the gains were fueled mostly by online and grocery. First Previous 74 75 76 77 78 Next Last
