Retail sales up in July but uncertainty remainsRetail sales rose for the third straight month after a record drop in April when many stores were closed due to the pandemic. Study: U.S. bankruptcies on track to hit 10-year highA total of 424 U.S. companies have gone bankrupt this year as of Aug. 9. This exceeds the number of filings during any comparable period since 2010. Consumer confidence down in August Consumer confidence among Americans has resumed a downward trend during the pandemic after holding steady last month. Study: Back-to-school shopping in full swing despite unknowns Consumers are still shopping for back-to-school items despite the uncertainty created by COVID-19 around the upcoming school year. Sponsored How non-essential retailers can manage customer and employee experiences during COVID-19 + beyond Study: Retail ‘winners’ recognize need to respond to pandemic Retailers who outperform their peers are much more likely to see a wide variety of remedial steps for COVID-19 as important. NRF: No-touch payment usage surges amid COVID-19 Mobile and contactless payments are gaining popularity amid consumer concerns over touching surfaces during the pandemic. Survey: Consumers stick with brick-and-mortar amid pandemic; stocking up again A new survey suggests consumers are spending less than before the pandemic, but many are visiting physical stores. ICSC: Back-to-school shopping spend to rise; will extend into September The average consumer expects to spend more on back-to-school items this year than in 2019, despite continued uncertainty over school openings amid COVID-19. Plunge in retail rents continue on Fifth Avenue and other luxury shopping sites Average asking rents along 16 high-yield retail corridors in Manhattan were $688 per square foot during the quarter ending on June 30. First Previous 184 185 186 187 188 Next Last
