Consumer confidence takes a December diveDespite record holiday sales, U.S. consumers are starting to feel less confident about the economy amid trade concerns, market volatility and worries about slowing global economic growth. IBM: Retail revenue to rise 3.04% in 2019The buoyant sales that characterize the 2018 holiday shopping season will continue into the New Year, but at a slightly lower pace. Study: Retailers delivered on their holiday shipping promises Retailers followed through on their shipping promise this holiday season — with Amazon Prime delivering all the way to midnight on Christmas Eve. Holiday sales strongest in six years It was a happy holiday for the nation’s retailers — at least according to early data. Cashless society not good for all Millions of people could be vulnerable in a cashless society. Retailers gearing up for a ‘Super Saturday’ Saturday, Dec. 22, is shaping up as one of the busiest shopping days of the year. UBS bets against retail apocalypse UBS has no intention of writing off the value of stores operating in malls and shopping centers. Online holiday returns could take a toll on unprepared retailers Online returns could cost retailers plenty this holiday season. Holiday returns season kicks off earlier than ever Retailers are gearing up for an onslaught of holiday returns — but not on Dec. 26, or even early January. Kronos: Unplanned employee absences impact staff productivity, manager stress Frequent unplanned absences by employees are taking a toll on store operations. First Previous 264 265 266 267 268 Next Last
