Survey: How do millennials shop?Retailers should be aware of some specific millennial shopping trends, according to a new survey. Amazon donates to university STEM centerAmazon is making a major collegiate STEM donation that will aid women and minorities. Report: Hardline and softline retailers would be hit hard by trade war with China The possibility of a China-U.S. trade war would hit some sectors harder than others, and certain retailers would be among the group most impacted. Construction costs rise Construction costs in the U.S. rose 5.7% in 2018 with six metro areas experiencing increases above the national average. Survey: Ownership may be on decline with consumers The results of a new international consumer survey should give hope to subscription-based retailers. Retailers say Trump’s plan to boost tariffs jeopardize U.S. economy The nation’s two leading retail associations panned President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese good from 10% to 25%. Retailers investing 2% to 4% of total revenues in loyalty, CRM programs Customer loyalty is big business and getting even bigger. Amazon reveals the 10 states with most SMB sales growth The list of 10 states with the fastest-growing small-and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling in Amazon’s stores contains some surprises. Survey: How popular are subscription boxes? A new survey reveals how many consumers have actually used an online subscription box service. Consumer confidence up in April Consumer confidence rebounded in April after declining the previous month. Mother’s Day spending expected to hit a new record this year Mother’s Day 2019 is expected to deliver the holiday’s highest consumer spending to date. A CEO’s Plea: Don’t Mess With the Census Census measurement powers decision-making by the country’s biggest retailers and manufacturers that influence more than $1 trillion. First Previous 82 83 84 85 86 Next Last
