Sharp rise in October traffic signals fast start for holiday shoppingThe early start predicted for holiday shopping in the pandemic year of 2020 is happening, according to store traffic counts. Teens to do some shopping in store this holiday season, according to surveyTeens are not abandoning retail stores when it comes to holiday shopping. Survey: The extra cleaning measures consumers want businesses to take are… Most Americans have confidence that businesses are implementing recommended cleaning protocols amid COVID-19. Consumer confidence holds steady in November American consumer confidence is at 52.5 for November, statistically even with October. Holiday forecast estimates CPG purchases will rise 9.5% to 11.5% The ongoing pandemic will continue to boost spending on consumer packaged goods during the holidays. Online purchases up 50% year-over-year in third quarter Online shoppers in the U.S. spent $218.1 billion on retail purchases during the third quarter of 2020. CBRE predicts 20% reduction in total U.S. retail square footage by 2025 The year 2021 will see a strengthened recovery of all U.S. commercial real estate sectors as the broader economy bounces back from the pandemic-induced recession. The top five most ‘competent’ premium omnichannel retailers are… A luxury goods powerhouse is tops in omnichannel “competence.” Study: More consumers shop Prime Day as holiday spending shifts A new study reveals a substantial jump in the number of consumers shopping Amazon on Prime Day, with implications for the 2020 holiday season. Survey: Customers say OK to BYOD during COVID-19 Consumers are highly receptive to contactless mobile shopping in stores, including with their own devices. First Previous 193 194 195 196 197 Next Last