In-store shopping still critical for consumersA majority of shoppers are expecting to increase their in-store shopping in the next six months. Numerator: Consumer confidence held steady in MayForty-one percent of consumers are very or somewhat comfortable spending money on discretionary purchases. Kantar BrandZ: Apple most valuable brand as it hits new milestone U.S. tech brands once again dominate the upper tier of an annual ranking of the 100 most valuable brands in the world. How do electric vehicle owners shop? A new survey reveals that electric vehicle owners have some distinct preferences when it comes to where and why they shop. Study: Men emerge as primary gift card purchasers in the U.S. Contrary to what many people believe, gift cards are not a last-minute afterthought. Lowe’s, Party City start targeting Halloween shoppers Two major retailers are following the lead of The Home Depot in promoting Halloween merchandise online months before the holiday. NRF: Retail sales jump in May; largest month-over-month gain in over a year Retail sales rose significantly, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, as consumers continued to spend and drive growth. A look back at predictions as drone delivery moves forward Drone delivery is slowly but steadily gaining momentum, is its evolution following expectations? Survey: Digital payment preference growing among consumers Shoppers are particular about what payment methods they like using and are letting retailers know. Small business retail spending flat in May — but not in all categories Small business sales increased year-over-year in May, but stayed flat from the previous month. First Previous 56 57 58 59 60 Next Last
