Visa’s U.S. Spending Momentum Index closes on high note in DecemberConsumer spending ended the year on a strong note. Seasonal Recap: Retail holiday hiring down 7%Despite record need, high demand and, in some cases, signing bonuses, retail employers struggled to fill holiday jobs in 2021. The top five retailers in Kantar’s US PoweRanking report are… For the 25th year running, manufacturers ranked Walmart as the top retail performer. Survey: New Year’s resolutions offer retailers opportunity Many consumers plan to spend money to help stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions. Mastercard: Retail sales strong in December, capping robust holiday season Retail sales in December closed out the year on a high note. C-store retailers report strong sales in 2021 amid labor, supply chain challenges Convenience stores retailers saw their sales rise in 2021 even as they dealt with two big challenges. Best Buy launches new influencer program The leading U.S. consumer electronics retailer is partnering with a major tech influencer. Sensormatic: Holiday store traffic up over last year More consumers shopped in stores this year than last. They also shopped earlier in the season. Omicron unlikely to bring shutdowns, says NRF economist The main economic impact of the COVID-19 omicron variant is likely to be on inflation. 5Qs for Kristina Tipton on attracting millennials and Gen Zers Nine out of 10 Gen Zers shop online, but eight out of 10 said they visited stores during the holidays, as well. First Previous 140 141 142 143 144 Next Last