Consumers’ top priority in holiday shopping is…When it comes to deciding where to shop for holiday gifts, pricing is king. Store closings slowed down in September and OctoberAs COVID-19 cases scaled up during the month of May, 1,385 stores taking up 40 million sq. ft. closed for good in the United States. Bain: Strong non-store, grocery sales to drive holiday growth Retailers should expect e-commerce to deliver the most cheer this holiday season. Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Nordstrom tops in contactless shopping experiences Some retailers have adapted to the need to reimagine the customer shopping experience better than others. Retail sales up in September with impressive year-over-year gains Retail spending continued to grow in September led by a strong rebound in apparel. Target more than doubles Deal Days sales; starting Black Friday early Competing with Amazon Prime Day paid off for Target. CPG: Strong September sales bode well for holiday; forecasts 5.8% growth Stellar sales in September should lead the way to a surprisingly strong holiday for retailers. Consumer confidence continues to rise After two months of significant positive growth, American consumer confidence in October is at its highest observed point since March of this year, despite much volatility. Study: Amazon passes $10 billion in Prime Day sales Amazon experienced 45% year-over-year growth in revenue for its sixth annual Prime Day sales extravaganza, according to Digital Commerce. Is Prime Day part of the ‘new normal’? Nobody questions the success of Amazon Prime Day, but has retail simply adjusted to it? First Previous 191 192 193 194 195 Next Last
