Five Steps to Improve the Customer ExperienceThe customer experience is becoming more and more important for all companies and industries. Yelp: New business openings above pre-pandemic levelsBusinesses related to beauty, hospitality and leisure are helping to drive growth in new businesses overall. Calvin Klein most ‘data trustworthy’ fashion brand An iconic American brand that has existed since 1968 has been rated the fashion brand that American consumers trust most to share their personal data. Study: Americans to spend $160 billion on secondhand items in 2021 Resale is booming, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. NRF: Holiday spending will be on par with last year Average consumer spend this holiday will lag behind pre-pandemic 2019 amid fewer non-gift purchases. Survey: Amid warnings, holiday shopping started to surge in mid-September U.S. consumers are acting on warnings of retailers, shippers and supply chain managers to shop early for the holidays. Deloitte: Holiday spending to rise but not among all consumers Not all consumers will be increasing their holiday spend this year. In fact, some will be spending less. CGP Study: Holiday growth to slow amid rising energy prices, supply chain woes Growing headwinds threaten to take a big bite out of holiday sales growth this year. Lowe’s, Home Depot, Best Buy rank as top-performing retail brands in study Two home-improvement giants and the nation’s leading consumer electronics retailer took the top spots in an overall ranking of retail companies — as chosen by the public. Survey: Holiday shoppers worried over late deliveries, fraud Consumers have omnichannel plans this holiday season, but have concerns about their online purchases arriving safely. First Previous 142 143 144 145 146 Next Last