Placer.ai: Ulta, Sephora ‘sitting pretty’ amid economic uncertaintyBeauty retailers continue to outperform during a tough economy. Customer expectations of metaverse commerce are…When it comes to shopping in the metaverse, consumers know what kind of experience they want. Survey: Hiring remains difficult for retailers Capgemini: Supply chain disruption has broad impact A new study reveals that disruption poses a significant and continuing challenge to supply chain operations. NRF: Consumer returns will exceed $800 billion in 2022 Merchandise returns are showing trends that retailers should like. Super Saturday to draw 158 million shoppers A record number of shoppers are expected to turn out on Super Saturday, Dec. 17, which falls eight days before Christmas this year. Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say shopping centers are Christmas’s most stressful places What bugs them the most? The incessant refrain of “Jingle Bells,” long lines, and too many ads. Exclusive: Consumers see top benefits of frictionless shopping as… New data reveals consumer attitudes toward “grab-and-go” checkout-free stores, as well as toward social influencers. The most trusted retailer for driverless and drone deliveries is… Among retailers offering artificial intelligence-based driverless and drone deliveries, one stands out in the level of consumer trust it has achieved. October e-grocery sales fall year-over-year; mass merchants continue to gain over grocers Online grocery sales in October were down 3% year-over-year but, at $7.8 billion, were flat with the previous month. Survey: Buy now, pay later proves popular with holiday shoppers Retailers looking to maximize their holiday appeal should offer a buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchase financing option. Consumer sentiment improves in early December Sentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. First Previous 101 102 103 104 105 Next Last