Thunder clouds for department storesIt's only the beginning of November, but some ominous indicators are surfacing for department stores as they head into their most important shopping season. Study: Walmart giving Amazon a run for its moneyAmazon may be the current online price leader, but it is starting to lose its lead. Study: Personalization drives spending — but retailers still miss the mark Despite the fact that targeted engagement encourages consumers to spend more, many retailers still fail to personalize experiences. Study: Lidl is serious threat to U.S. incumbent food retailers A new survey is at odds with several industry reports that put a negative spin on discount grocer Lidl's early performance in the United States. PetSmart debuts new store format The 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: 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: Amazon Prime hits 90 million U.S. members Amazon’s Prime memberships continue to climb. 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. 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. First Previous 289 290 291 292 293 Next Last
