Core retail sales stall in April but are up 28.8% year-over-yearRetail sales in the United States unexpectedly stalled in April as consumers pulled back in certain categories following a sharp increase in March. Survey: Brick-and-mortar grocery shoppers prefer WalmartOne area where Walmart is far ahead of Amazon is its popularity as a brick-and-mortar destination for grocery purchases. Survey: Digital fraud grows along with e-commerce Shoppers are not the only ones doing more business online since the outbreak of COVID-19. Survey: Shoppers expect omnichannel services Retailers who introduced features like curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic should plan to keep them long-term. April traffic report is optimistic about top-tier malls regaining their stature PREIT CEO Joe Coradino has a “winner-take-all” theory that lesser malls will close in most markets and better malls will capture their customers and flourish. COVID-19 dampens retail theft losses, not criminal greed Even as temporary store closures due to the pandemic cut down on total retail theft incidents and losses, thieves stole more per incident. Party City narrows loss, gives upbeat outlook Party City Holdco reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss and sales that beat estimates even as social gatherings remained constricted. Survey: Consumers will stay online as pandemic eases Most consumers will maintain or increase their online usage even as in-person shopping resumes, but won’t be patient about it. Monthly impulse spending jumps 51% year-over-year Americans are once again buying on impulse — mostly in bed via smartphones. Mother’s Day 2021 Takes on Special Significance After the COVID Year This year’s Mother’s Day will be one for the record books First Previous 171 172 173 174 175 Next Last
