Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say shopping centers are Christmas’s most stressful placesWhat bugs them the most? The incessant refrain of “Jingle Bells,” long lines, and too many ads. Super Saturday to draw 158 million shoppersA record number of shoppers are expected to turn out on Super Saturday, Dec. 17, which falls eight days before Christmas this year. October e-grocery sales fall year-over-year; mass merchants continue to gain over grocers Online grocery sales in October were down 3% year-over-year but, at $7.8 billion, were flat with the previous month. Exclusive: Consumers see top benefits of frictionless shopping as… New data reveals consumer attitudes toward “grab-and-go” checkout-free stores, as well as toward social influencers. Survey: Buy now, pay later proves popular with holiday shoppers Retailers looking to maximize their holiday appeal should offer a buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchase financing option. Bad customer experiences cost businesses $200 billion-plus annually A poor in-store experience can have a major cost impact on a business. Consumer sentiment improves in early December Sentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. Amazon wins Cyber Weekend, capturing nearly 18% of all sales Some retailers performed better than others over Black Friday and the three days that followed (Cyber Weekend.) Adobe: Cyber Week discounts drive down online prices Holiday deals at the end of the month helped reduce online inflation for U.S. consumers in November. PREIT: Malls benefit when located near military centers — here’s why Military installations can have a major impact on local businesses — including shopping malls. First Previous 108 109 110 111 112 Next Last