College students return to campus – here’s how retailers can join themBack to school also means back to college, and the start of the fall semester marks a major retail opportunity. NRF: Consumers have a lot of back-to-school shopping leftIt’s been back-to-school season for a while, but many items remain on consumer shopping lists. Survey: Labor Day sale shoppers to prioritize essentials Most consumers plan to take advantage of Labor Day weekend sales – but not for big ticket items. Shein targets college students with in-person events, ambassadors Shein is bringing back its Campus Tour and engaging college influencers. Seven in-store holiday design trends for 2026 In-store holiday décor can serve as a key conversion tool for retailers. Survey: Majority of consumers plan to visit malls for back-to-school shopping Physical stores – especially at malls – will be a top destination for back-to-school shopping this year. Survey: Most consumers to begin holiday shopping before Black Friday A majority of consumers aren’t planning on waiting until the holiday season to get started on gift shopping this year. Survey: Consumers expect inflation to impact holiday spending plans Economic uncertainty is expected to make shoppers more diligent when holiday shopping this year. ICSC: In-store visits remain key for back-to-school shopping The overwhelming majority of back-to-school shoppers are visiting physical stores for their needs this year. Sally Beauty to launch 'Colorfest on Campus' college tour An omnichannel hair color and beauty product retailer is hitting the road for a back-to-school tour. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
