Survey: Holiday shipping failed to meet consumer expectationsMany consumers reported various issues preventing their online orders from being fulfilled satisfactorily during the 2020 holiday season. Consumer confidence edges upConsumer confidence inched up following the passage of the second coronavirus relief package. The Vitamin Shoppe in partnership with WW The Vitamin Shoppe is kicking off the new year by collaborating with WW International (formerly Weight Watchers) on a health and wellness initiative. Survey: Package thefts grow with rise in online deliveries As consumers order more products online for delivery, more packages are being reported stolen. Sensormatic: Store traffic down 33.1% in six-week holiday period Black Friday continued to live up to its reputation as the busiest shopping day despite the pandemic. Half of all U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2021 – here is the list The move to increase the minimum wage gained significant ground in 2020 on the state level. Holiday sales up 6.8%, according to Customer Growth Partners The holiday selling season finished strong, online and in-store. Consumer confidence down for second consecutive month Consumers are feeling better about short-term prospects than current conditions. Nielsen: Most consumers shop across channels Omnichannel consumption among U.S. consumers increased by 50% during 2020. Deloitte: Holiday spending mostly flat to date Increased e-commerce activity and larger transaction values are helping retailers maintain holiday spending levels from 2019. First Previous 174 175 176 177 178 Next Last