Survey: Nine in 10 consumers use digital walletsDigital wallet usage and online shopping are both surging across the globe. Retail private equity deals on the rise in Q2 fueled by U.S. companiesTotal retail industry private equity deals in the second quarter hit $2.63 billion globally. Korn Ferry: Retailers permanently changing corporate work-from-home policies The pandemic will have a lasting impact on corporate retail employees. Big surge in janitorial work orders by retailers, restaurants in July With safety top of mind for consumers amid the pandemic, retailers are doubling down on their cleaning efforts. E-commerce sales jumped nearly 40% in second quarter, says U.S. Census Bureau The shift to e-commerce fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of losing momentum. Holiday survey: Another lockdown wouldn’t affect holiday spend Most U.S. consumers aren’t planning on cutting back on holiday spending, but they are prioritizing who they purchase for and adjusting budgets accordingly. The top-performing mid-sized e-commerce site is… A luxury clothing and accessories company received the number one ranking for its online retail performance. Moody’s Analytics: Retail rents to decline 11.1% this year Study: U.S. bankruptcies on track to hit 10-year high A total of 424 U.S. companies have gone bankrupt this year as of Aug. 9. This exceeds the number of filings during any comparable period since 2010. Retail sales up in July but uncertainty remains Retail sales rose for the third straight month after a record drop in April when many stores were closed due to the pandemic. Consumer confidence down in August Consumer confidence among Americans has resumed a downward trend during the pandemic after holding steady last month. Study: Back-to-school shopping in full swing despite unknowns Consumers are still shopping for back-to-school items despite the uncertainty created by COVID-19 around the upcoming school year. First Previous 174 175 176 177 178 Next Last
