Holiday sales to rise 1.0% to 2.6% but over a longer period than in years pastThe traditional November to December holiday shopping season is meaningless this year — and perhaps forever. Walmart adds twist to membership program to help shoppers revisit missed momentsWalmart’s new membership program is looking to “plus up” some of the birthdays, vacations, and other special events canceled due to COVID-19. Emerging from the pandemic, PREIT signs new tenants at six malls Shopping centers and malls continue to work their ways out of the confines of COVID-19 with gains in traffic and new tenants coming on-stream. CSA Exclusive: Thanksgiving store closures create e-commerce opportunity An increasing number of big-name retailers are shuttering stores on Thanksgiving Day, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they will be losing sales. Survey: Cyber Monday to dethrone Black Friday this year More shoppers plan to shop on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday this year. Hobby Lobby to raise minimum wage to $17 per hour Hobby Lobby Stores is poised to become one of the highest-paying U.S. retailers when it comes to starting wages for full-time workers. The Giant Company kicks off hiring spree The Giant Company is kicking off a major hiring spree. Study: Retailers slow in unveiling holiday hiring plans this year Retailers, with some exceptions, have been slow out of the gate in announcing their seasonal hiring plans. Five Tips for Retailers to Prepare for the 2020 Holiday Shopping Season Retailers who prioritize customers’ desires for a safe, efficient shopping journey will be the big winners this year. Deloitte: Holiday sales to inch up 1% to 1.5% amid ‘unparalleled uncertainty’ Holiday sales growth this year will largely depend on how much wealthy households splurge and how a range of different pandemic-related factors play out. Survey: Holiday spending shows signs of life despite fiscal concerns Consumers are willing to shop for holiday presents, but the price needs to be right. Adobe: Online sales growth slows in August, with some bright spots The overall pace of e-commerce sales cooled in August as more stores opened and summer waned, but mobile and BOPIS commerce boomed. First Previous 101 102 103 104 105 Next Last