Report: AI-speaker rivals slash prices to win long-term customersBoth Amazon and Google were willing to leave a few dollars on the table this holiday season, if it translates into loyal customers. Analyst predicts Amazon will acquire TargetA note by one analyst has put industry observers into a tizzy. Two retail no-shows on TV this past holiday season In an unusual move for a big national chain, Sears Holdings pulled a disappearing act on television during the just-passed holiday season. Verizon: E-commerce volume spikes New Year's weekend A blast of cold weather across the country, coupled with year-end sales, heated up e-commerce sales momentum during the last week of 2017. Minimum wage hikes take effect in multiple states The new year brought with it higher minimum wages in 18 states and about 20 localities. Report: Retail employees could feel fallout from the new tax bill The anticipated tax bill could spur retail automation — and slash payrolls. Confidence slips, but not by much What goes up, must come down – at least most of the time. Walmart reveals top online sellers of 2017 by state New Yorkers love Cheerios. People in Nevada buy a lot of dog treats, while the residents of New Mexico are most inclined to buy cat food. A Green Bay Packers bath mat is a top seller in Wisconsin. Mastercard: Holiday sales see biggest increase since 2011 Retailers have plenty to cheer at the beginning of the new year. Amazon’s house brands already pulled in almost $450 million in sales this year Private label has become big business for Amazon in 2017 — and momentum continues to grow. Consumers have plenty of holiday shopping left to do December 23 is shaping up as a crucial day for retailers. The retailer that could benefit most from Toys ‘R’ Us store closures is… As Toys “R” Us mulls another round of store closures, Target is positioned to benefit most from the fallout. First Previous 262 263 264 265 266 Next Last
