Retail REITs’ losses declined by half in Q4 2020Though retail real estate investment trusts continue to tread a rough road back to normalcy, strong advancement was made by them during the holiday season. Survey: The top reason consumers shop Amazon is...Amazon has been growing rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and low price is not a top five sales driver. Survey: Online shoppers will pay more for these features NRF: Signs point to potential record sales growth in 2021 — depending on COVID-19 The pandemic remains the largest uncertainty and the biggest risk the economy faces in 2021. Survey: As e-commerce grows, so do delivery problems Failed deliveries are a near-universal issue for e-commerce retailers, and customers aren’t happy. Michaels beats Street with Q4 profits, earnings The good financial news continues for The Michaels Companies with strong results for the last quarter of fiscal 2020. Survey: Brands can build consumer trust with product quality A heightened emphasis on e-commerce has made brand trust the top priority of consumers, according to a new survey. Seattle and Salt Lake City thrived in 2020; Las Vegas and New Haven dived Only 11 metros in the United States equaled or surpassed their average retail sales growth rates from the previous five-year period. How Brands Should Respond in Times of Uncertainty In determining company strategy and marketing tactics during times of economic turmoil, political tension, or social unrest, the most important thing is to know your customer base. Study: Global cash usage drops as mobile wallets surge The Asia-Pacific region is driving a broader global shift to mobile wallet payments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Study: Brands flock to Amazon during pandemic The number of brands selling and advertising via Amazon has sharply risen since the outbreak of COVID-19, and other e-marketplaces are also growing. Study: Young consumers drive social shopping trend Roughly one-third of U.S. consumers use social media to discover products to buy, but that percentage rises for shoppers under 35. First Previous 157 158 159 160 161 Next Last