November retail sales show ‘good start’ to holiday seasonU.S. consumer spending showed momentum in November as shoppers began holiday shopping in earnest. Retailers rushing to beat tariffsImports at the nation’s major retail container ports have set a new record, reaching 2 million containers in a single month for the first time as retailers rush to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a now-postponed increase in tariffs on goods from China. Michaels turns in strong Q3 Michaels Cos. reported third-quarter income and sales that beat Street expectations. JLL: High-profile transactions driving retail investment in 2018 A strong holiday season is expected to help control mall vacancies in early 2019. Study: Brand values second only to price in holiday purchasing decisions Americans are leaning towards socially conscious companies this holiday season. Walmart leads in holiday ad spend but Amazon coming up fast Amazon is doubling down on national TV ads even as Walmart and Target are cutting back. The global countries with the highest Black Friday weekend sales are… The Black Friday weekend shopping event is no longer confined to the U.S. And outside of our borders, it’s more popular than Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday impacts store traffic Consumers were in a shopping mood on Cyber Monday, but not when it came to physical retail. Online conversions dip during Black Friday weekend Increased website traffic didn’t necessarily convert to increased purchases during Thanksgiving weekend. Report: U.S.-China trade conflict damages outlook for global retail sales in 2019 The escalating trade conflict between the United States and China will have a dampening effect on retail sales around the globe. Online spending soars on Black Friday weekend The online holiday shopping season got off to a strong start as shoppers were out in force over the Black Friday weekend. Analysis: Strong, but not stellar Black Friday weekend as demand ‘pulled forward’ Retailers enjoyed a solid, but not spectacular Black Friday shopping weekend. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last
