Survey: Politics/social issues will influence holiday shoppingU.S. consumers are paying closer attention to social issues and politics than ever these days, and it may be changing the way some of them plan to shop for the holidays. Panera’s investment in digital ordering is paying off in a big wayPanera is on its way to more than doubling last year’s digital sales — and hitting a new milestone. CGP Forecast: Consumer electronics, apparel poised for happy holiday Holiday spending will raise 5.1% this year, and some categories will fare better than others. The Multi-Site Company’s Sustainability Playbook: The Secrets to a High-Return Sustainability Program Consumers planning to spread holiday cheer via multiple channels Shoppers plan to up their holiday spend this year, and both online and brick-and-mortar stores stand to benefit. Holiday shoppers opening up their wallets for experiences Experience spending will trump gift spending this holiday season. These brands score big with teens Amazon, Nike, Sephora and Ulta Beauty are among teens’ favorites. But food is their top wallet priority. Proposed postal increases reportedly will cost Amazon a bundle—and then some Amazon could be looking at a big expensive year if the U.S. Postal Service’s proposed increases in shipping and mailing fees are approved. Retail Forecast: 2019 looks good, but economists see bumps further down the road Retailers will enjoy brisk economic tail winds in 2019. Here’s where online customers will begin their holiday shopping Amazon is on pace to dominate the holiday season, followed by Walmart. Online grocery sales set to explode The online grocery market is just getting started. More equitable tech workplaces are on the rise Technology is getting more inclusive when it comes to opportunities for women in IT. First Previous 89 90 91 92 93 Next Last
