NRF: Holiday sales rose better-than-expected 8.3% despite the pandemicThe nation’s consumers didn’t let the pandemic stop them from holiday shopping and gift-giving. U.S. convenience store counts stands at 150,274; state with most c-stores is…There are plenty of convenience stores in the U.S., but not as many as there were a year ago. Sephora launches action plan to fight racial bias in stores Sephora will implement major changes across all of its U.S. stores and company in order to mitigate racially biased experiences and unfair treatment for shoppers in the retail sector. BCG: Sixty-seven percent of U.S. retail companies under ‘stress’ More than seven months into the novel coronavirus pandemic, a disturbingly large number of U.S. companies are at risk. Consumer confidence edges up Consumer confidence inched up following the passage of the second coronavirus relief package. Survey: Holiday shipping failed to meet consumer expectations Many consumers reported various issues preventing their online orders from being fulfilled satisfactorily during the 2020 holiday season. Survey: Offline customer experience still vital to omnichannel success Even as more customers shop online in the wake of COVID-19, retailers need to provide a satisfying in-store experience. Sensormatic: Store traffic down 33.1% in six-week holiday period Black Friday continued to live up to its reputation as the busiest shopping day despite the pandemic. Survey: Package thefts grow with rise in online deliveries As consumers order more products online for delivery, more packages are being reported stolen. The Vitamin Shoppe in partnership with WW The Vitamin Shoppe is kicking off the new year by collaborating with WW International (formerly Weight Watchers) on a health and wellness initiative. Holiday sales up 6.8%, according to Customer Growth Partners The holiday selling season finished strong, online and in-store. Half of all U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2021 – here is the list The move to increase the minimum wage gained significant ground in 2020 on the state level. First Previous 161 162 163 164 165 Next Last
