High street rents decline in New York CityFor upwardly mobile brands desiring a showcase on Broadway in SoHo or on Madison Avenue in New York, now’s the time to grab a space. Deloitte: Promotions, free shipping most important to holiday shoppersHoliday shoppers are looking for discounts and also for free shipping (even if they have to wait for it). JLL: The top five retailers where consumers plan to holiday shop are… Holiday shoppers are fairly consistent when it comes to their favorite stores. Survey: Online coupons go mainstream Almost all consumers have tried using online coupons. The Apocalypse That Isn’t Sometimes perception gets in the way of reality. Such is the case, I think, with the death of physical retail. Survey: Tariffs loom over consumer holiday spending The ongoing trade war with China may dampen retailers’ holiday spirits. Survey: Online holiday shoppers show patience Consumers are willing to hold back spending online to wait for holiday deals. New federal rule extends overtime pay to more employees The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a long-awaited rule regarding overtime pay. And not everyone is happy. NPD Group: Toys sales set for comeback Toys sales are expected to pick up again in 2020 after a slight decline this year. Survey: Digital to take the lead over in-store in holiday shopping Holiday lines at stores may be a little shorter this year. NPD Group: Trade-ups, price increases to fuel growth in U.S. consumer tech market Consumer electronics revenue is expected to grow 3% annually through 2021 in the U.S. consumer marketplace. More good holiday news for retailers — with a caveat Another forecast bodes well for retailers’ holiday sales but warns of “unprecedented uncertainty.” First Previous 76 77 78 79 80 Next Last
