The Vitamin Shoppe in partnership with WWThe Vitamin Shoppe is kicking off the new year by collaborating with WW International (formerly Weight Watchers) on a health and wellness initiative. Survey: Package thefts grow with rise in online deliveriesAs consumers order more products online for delivery, more packages are being reported stolen. 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. Mastercard: ‘Extended’ holiday sales up 3%; home furnishings the big winner Online spending drove holiday sales this year, fueled by strong performances from the home furnishings and home improvement category. Consumer confidence down for second consecutive month Consumers are feeling better about short-term prospects than current conditions. Vaccine releases boost retail REIT stocks The release of two vaccines against COVID-19 turned out to be the best Christmas present for retail real estate investment trusts. Deloitte: Holiday spending mostly flat to date Increased e-commerce activity and larger transaction values are helping retailers maintain holiday spending levels from 2019. Nielsen: Most consumers shop across channels Omnichannel consumption among U.S. consumers increased by 50% during 2020. Study: Consumers pulling back on holiday grocery spending; virus concerns rise Sharp spikes in COVID-19 across the country have put a damper on in-store holiday grocery spending. First Previous 184 185 186 187 188 Next Last