Mattress Firm files for IPOMattress Firm wants to return to the public markets. C-store retailers report strong sales in 2021 amid labor, supply chain challengesConvenience stores retailers saw their sales rise in 2021 even as they dealt with two big challenges. Survey: New Year’s resolutions offer retailers opportunity Many consumers plan to spend money to help stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions. Mastercard: Retail sales strong in December, capping robust holiday season Retail sales in December closed out the year on a high note. Sensormatic: Holiday store traffic up over last year More consumers shopped in stores this year than last. They also shopped earlier in the season. Best Buy launches new influencer program The leading U.S. consumer electronics retailer is partnering with a major tech influencer. Omicron unlikely to bring shutdowns, says NRF economist The main economic impact of the COVID-19 omicron variant is likely to be on inflation. Survey: Mobile payment apps, cryptocurrency grow in popularity An increasing number of consumers are using mobile payment apps and owning cryptocurrency. 5Qs for Kristina Tipton on attracting millennials and Gen Zers Nine out of 10 Gen Zers shop online, but eight out of 10 said they visited stores during the holidays, as well. Restaurant operators’ top areas of investment in 2022 include tech, real estate Restaurant operators' top 2022 investments will include mobile ordering and more drive-thru locations. First Previous 147 148 149 150 151 Next Last