GNC to close about 900 storesGNC is drastically cutting back on its mall footprint. Customer Growth Partners: Back-to-school poised for best growth since 2011American consumers are ramping up their spending, just in time for the critical back-to-school season. The retail brands that connect most with customers on an emotional level are… An online giant is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers. Retail sales rise in June, beating expectations Consumer spending accelerated in June as retail sales rose in nearly all sectors. Jumpshot: Amazon, other retailers seeing big sales on Prime Day Initial Prime Day results indicate that Amazon isn’t the only retailer benefitting from its annual summer mega sale. Report: Online sales will reach $645 billion in 2020; but growth slowing Online retail sales growth may have reached an inflection point. Back-to-school spending to fall from last year Back-to-school spending is set to rise per household but fall overall as the number of students in school and college declines. Back-to-school shoppers headed to brick-and-mortar stores Physical stores have the edge when it comes to back-to-school shopping. Survey: Consumers prefer the same online retailers across generations The four most popular e-commerce sites have the same ranking among three key age demographics. Survey: The in-store technology consumers want most is... Time is of the essence when it comes to providing brick-and-mortar shoppers with technology. First Previous 226 227 228 229 230 Next Last