NPD Group: Trade-ups, price increases to fuel growth in U.S. consumer tech marketConsumer electronics revenue is expected to grow 3% annually through 2021 in the U.S. consumer marketplace. More good holiday news for retailers — with a caveatAnother forecast bodes well for retailers’ holiday sales but warns of “unprecedented uncertainty.” Deloitte: Retailers should be happy with holiday sales this year Robust e-commerce growth is expected to help drive higher overall holiday spending. Retail sales inch up in August as new tariffs present ‘downside risks’ to spending Retail sales rose modestly in August even as many retail sectors registered declines amid signs that consumers may be starting to become a bit more cautious. Report: Google settles French tax case Google will reportedly pay a $550 million fine in connection to a French probe of possible tax evasion. Old Navy to almost double the size of store fleet Old Navy, which will soon be spun off by parent Gap Inc. as an independent public company, is feeling bullish on brick-and-mortar. Survey: Retailers need to be prepared for a mobile holiday Retailers looking to maximize holiday sales should provide a robust mobile shopping offering. Report: Tariffs taking toll on U.S. businesses, consumers — and labor market Tariffs cost American business and consumers $6.8 billion in July, the highest monthly total in U.S. history. Founder — and China’s wealthiest man — steps down from his online empire Jack Ma has left Alibaba some 20 years after he founded the company, which ranks as the world’s largest e-commerce group. Survey: Tech may be less disruptive to retail than thought Many consumers are not yet digitally savvy. First Previous 92 93 94 95 96 Next Last
