PetSmart debuts new store formatThe country's largest pet supplies retailer is hoping to get a bigger share of the $5.4 billion pet care services market — the fastest growing segment in the pet category. Study: Personalization drives spending — but retailers still miss the markDespite the fact that targeted engagement encourages consumers to spend more, many retailers still fail to personalize experiences. Study: A majority of Halloween celebrants prefer to shop in-store Customers preparing for Halloween are skipping online shopping in favor of in-store visits. Study: Flexible work schedules most important to retail job seekers Retail candidates across the nation value shorter work weeks and flexible shift patterns over compensation and benefits. The world's most 'authentic' brand is... Tech brands topped an annual ranking of the world's 100 most authentic brands, with an online giant taking the top spot. Study: Amazon Prime hits 90 million U.S. members Amazon’s Prime memberships continue to climb. Study: U.S. online retail sales on pace to top $1 trillion by 2027 Online retail sales momentum is so strong that volume will increase at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% over the next decade. Study: A majority of Gen Z and Millennials expect to do all shopping digitally in the future As their preference for electronic interaction grows, Gen Z and Millennials also envision a future when they will make all purchases digitally. Accenture: Shoppers less likely to shop on Black Friday, Cyber Monday this year Year-round bargain buying may be taking some of the urgency out of shopping for discounts on peak holiday shopping days this year. Study: Store visits remain critical piece of customers’ buying experience While consumers still complain in-store shopping is too time-consuming, they aren’t willing to give up their store visits just yet. First Previous 285 286 287 288 289 Next Last