U.S. set to lose its position as world’s biggest retail marketChina’s economy may be slowing, but it is on track to overtake the United States and become the world’s top retail market this year. Fashion, Footwear & Accessories: Outlook for 2019Here is a forecast from Beth Goldstein, executive director, industry analyst, fashion accessories, footwear, NPD Group, on what the year will bring. Consumers reveal holiday return habits Consumers in the U.S. are big on returning holiday gifts, but they aren’t always happy about the experience. What customer service skills improve retail business growth? Consumer sentiment nosedives Consumer sentiment in January fell to its lowest level since October 2016, or directly before the presidential election. Study: Music, visuals and scent critical to in-store experience When it comes to choosing in-store shopping over online, a store’s atmosphere is key. The new ‘power shopper’ is... Men are shopping more frequently in-store and online than women according to a new report by First Insight. Kohl’s posts modest holiday gains; raises outlook Kohl’s Corp. was up against a tough competitor with regards to its 2018 holiday sales — itself. Survey: The top U.S. grocery retailers are… Trader Joe’s reigns supreme with consumers for the second year in a row. Survey: In-store shoppers like mobile discounts More than half of consumers use mobile apps in-store, but not necessarily to buy things. Rethinking—and Mastering—Curb Appeal Retailers want to inspire customers to make a sale, and this starts with a seemingly simple first step – getting people in the door. Survey: Retailers employ tech to avoid ‘one and done’ shoppers Return customers are the lifeblood of retail, as demonstrated by a new survey from Ordergroove and Napco Research. First Previous 209 210 211 212 213 Next Last
