NPD Group: Shoppers opting for experiential gifts this yearIt's all about the experience. 2018 Economic Forecast: The outlook is mostly sunny, but some clouds loomFair weather ahead. That’s the economic forecast for 2018. Retailers should benefit from an improving employment picture, growing disposable consumer income, and an easy credit environment. The top Black Friday TV advertisers were... Despite all the hype, retailer spending on Black Friday TV ads decreased this year to $90.4 million from $113.3 million in 2016. Real Estate Roundtable optimistic about 2018 The commercial real estate market will stay strong through the end of the year and remain stable in 2018, according to the Real Estate Roundtable’s Q4 Economic Sentiment Index. Fitch Ratings: Liquidations common in retail bankruptcy cases U.S. retail bankruptcy cases more frequently end up in liquidation than other sectors, and tend to have outstanding first-lien recoveries. Study: Desktop sales jump 26% on Cyber Monday Despite mobile commerce’s ongoing growth, desktop sales hit a milestone on Cyber Monday. Study: Cyber Monday lacks luster globally While consumers globally anticipate Black Friday, the Cyber Monday frenzy is primarily a North American shopping event. Macy’s real estate worth twice as much as the business Macy’s sales may be declining, but not the value of its massive real estate holdings, according to the New York Times. Webinar: Three retail imperatives for survival in 2018 Chain Store Age will present a webinar on three critical factors for retail success in the coming year on December 5, at 1 p.m. (ET). Consumer confidence at 17-year high Consumers are entering the holiday season in very high spirits. NRF: Millennials were big spenders over holiday weekend Millennials helped turn Thanksgiving weekend into a win for most retailers. Survey: Retailers lack IT infrastructure for in-store improvements IT barriers are preventing retailers from making critical improvements to increase the in-store experience and drive long-term customer loyalty. First Previous 265 266 267 268 269 Next Last
