Report: Department stores need a great Black FridayWhile retailers across the board are looking forward to a successful Black Friday, one group stands out. RetailMeNot: Most shoppers will be in stores in DecemberRetail stores are still very much a destination for holiday shoppers. eMarketer: E-commerce to account for 9% of all retail sales in 2017, led by a surging Amazon When it comes to online market share, Amazon is in a class by itself. But Walmart is coming on strong. NPD Group: Hot start to holiday season for some retailers Helped by the weather, some retailers are getting a jump-start on holiday sales. Black Friday shopping more popular than ever Despite some earlier reports to the contrary, a new survey indicates that Black Friday remains a prime shopping day. Report: The best jobs in retail Changing shopping patterns are creating new opportunities in retail employment. Report: Aggressive holiday promotions to cut into retailers' margins Retailers' margins will be substantially lower in 2018 due to aggressive discounting and pricing. Americans can’t stop looking at their smartphones American consumers have earned a new nickname: “device-dependent.” Study: Rising shopper expectations outpace in-store service Overall shopper satisfaction is on the upswing, but many customers are still unsatisfied with customer service. Retail sales inch up in October U.S. retail sales edged up slightly in the month before the holiday shopping season starts in earnest. First Previous 315 316 317 318 319 Next Last