Analysis: This is what saved Christmas for Macy’sMacy’s Inc.’s November and December comparable sales fell by 0.7% on an owned basis and by 0.6% on an owned plus licensed basis. Macy’s holiday same-store sales fall less than expected; to close 29 storesOnline sales and last-minute demand for gift items helped Macy’s Inc. turn in a holiday performance that was better than analysts were expecting. ShopperTrak: December store traffic falls The shortened holiday shopping calendar likely put a dent into in-store shopping traffic in December. JDA: Five trends to watch in 2020 Trade war, returns, and sustainable shipping are just some of the issues on consumers’ minds as 2020 begins. Verizon: Holiday season ends on high note for e-retailers Online shoppers paused for Christmas Day, but otherwise stayed busy as elves through New Year’s Eve. Survey: Holiday shoppers made merry with this channel Consumer participation in one particular type of commerce surged during the holiday season. Study: Top retailers for delivering last-minute holiday orders were… Retailers were mostly successful when it came to keeping their holiday shipping promises. Amazon reports ‘record’ holiday sales Amazon is one of the first retailers out of the gate to report a happy holiday. Mastercard Spending Pulse: Holiday sales up 3.4%, fueled by big online increase It’s looking as if retailers got the happy holiday that they were expecting — despite having six fewer days to complete their shopping. Happy New Year from Chain Store Age The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. We will resume publishing on Jan. 2. We wish everyone a healthy, happy new year! Happy Holidays from Chain Store Age The staff of Chain Store Age wishes you and your families a holiday full warmth and happiness. Target reaches out to visually impaired shoppers Target is making the store environment more inclusive in time for the holidays. First Previous 110 111 112 113 114 Next Last