NPD: September sales reveal significant retail shiftsThe lull in discretionary spending that typically occurs in September was largely missing this year. Office return delays take big toll on Midtown Manhattan retailThe delayed return to offices due to the spread of the Delta variant has been a blow to the retail recovery in Manhattan. Study: Increased pay alone won’t attract employees Retailers need to do more than raise pay and benefits to attract and retain employees. Mastercard SpendingPulse: September retail sales up 5.4% year-over-year Retail sales continued to grow in September, but at a slower pace compared to August. Target to pay employees extra for working peak days of holiday season Target Corp. is adding a pay incentive focused on the upcoming holiday season. Study: Younger consumers driving ‘buy now pay later’ purchases on social media Consumers have different preferences regarding social media advertising strategies based on their ages. U.S. convenience store sales in 2021 could top pre-pandemic levels Convenience store retailers are bullish about their sales for 2021 but concerns persist. Survey: Online shoppers want to visualize products, aren’t using AR Fewer than one in three U.S. online consumers has used a virtual try-on/augmented reality feature. Apparel spending expected to soar in Q4 Consumers are eager to spend on fall and winter apparel. Survey: Difficulty finding products drives away online shoppers Nearly three-quarters of surveyed consumers say their reason for abandoning an e-commerce site is difficulty in finding the products they are seeking. First Previous 148 149 150 151 152 Next Last