Survey: Package thefts grow with rise in online deliveriesAs consumers order more products online for delivery, more packages are being reported stolen. Sensormatic: Store traffic down 33.1% in six-week holiday periodBlack Friday continued to live up to its reputation as the busiest shopping day despite the pandemic. 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. Holiday sales up 6.8%, according to Customer Growth Partners The holiday selling season finished strong, online and in-store. 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 188 189 190 191 192 Next Last
