Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

Real Estate Roundtable optimistic about 2018

The commercial real estate market will stay strong through the end of the year and remain stable in 2018, according to the Real Estate Roundtable’s Q4 Economic Sentiment Index.
Fitch Ratings: Liquidations common in retail bankruptcy cases

U.S. retail bankruptcy cases more frequently end up in liquidation than other sectors, and tend to have outstanding first-lien recoveries.
Study: Desktop sales jump 26% on Cyber Monday

Despite mobile commerce’s ongoing growth, desktop sales hit a milestone on Cyber Monday.
Study: Cyber Monday lacks luster globally

While consumers globally anticipate Black Friday, the Cyber Monday frenzy is primarily a North American shopping event.
RILA, Sustainable Brands partner on conference for 2018

The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced that for the second year in a row it will team up with Sustainable Brands for the latter's flagship conference in Vancouver, Canada.
Consumer confidence at 17-year high

Consumers are entering the holiday season in very high spirits.
NRF: Millennials were big spenders over holiday weekend

Millennials helped turn Thanksgiving weekend into a win for most retailers.
Webinar: Three retail imperatives for survival in 2018

Chain Store Age will present a webinar on three critical factors for retail success in the coming year on December 5, at 1 p.m. (ET).

NPD Group: Shoppers opting for experiential gifts this year