U.S. convenience store sales in 2021 could top pre-pandemic levelsConvenience store retailers are bullish about their sales for 2021 but concerns persist. Study: Younger consumers driving ‘buy now pay later’ purchases on social mediaConsumers have different preferences regarding social media advertising strategies based on their ages. Survey: Supply chain delays present retail crisis — and opportunity Retailers aren’t the only ones concerned about — or taking action in response to — ongoing supply chain disruptions. Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty brand to open stores in 2022 Rihanna is taking her billion-dollar Savage x Fenty lingerie business to the brick-and-mortar space. Survey: Online shoppers want to visualize products, aren’t using AR Fewer than one in three U.S. online consumers has used a virtual try-on/augmented reality feature. Apparel spending expected to soar in Q4 Consumers are eager to spend on fall and winter apparel. Survey: Difficulty finding products drives away online shoppers Nearly three-quarters of surveyed consumers say their reason for abandoning an e-commerce site is difficulty in finding the products they are seeking. How retailers addressed back-to-school demand Traditionally, the back-to-school season has started the hot business period in retail. Study: Global parcel volume tops 130 billion in 2020 The number of parcels shipped worldwide rose sharply in 2020, with expectations for continuing dramatic growth. Consumer confidence falls to seven-month low U.S. consumer confidence dropped in September for the third consecutive month amid concerns over the Delta variant and higher prices. Walmart reportedly replaces layaway with buy now, pay later option Walmart is reportedly expanding an existing partnership with financial products and services company Affirm in lieu of its layaway service. Survey: Delta variant will fuel holiday e-commerce boom For the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic may drive many holiday shoppers online. First Previous 138 139 140 141 142 Next Last
