Study: Retailers need to ‘tune in’ and anticipate customers’ needsTo reign successful this holiday shopping season, retailers must understand what trends are influencing customer purchase decisions. Walmart unit says no to Black FridayModCloth is breaking up with Black Friday. 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. New this year—visits with Macy's Santa by appointment only Santa is coming to town, but you will need to make a reservation to see him at Macy's flagship in Manhattan's Herald Square. 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. Barneys' holiday window displays strike an inclusive note Barneys New York is known for its creative, often unusual approach to holiday windows. And this year is no exception to the rule. Bon-Ton to close at least 40 stores The Bon-Ton Stores is slashing its store base as its losses continue to mount. Late launch of iPhone X takes toll on Best Buy The delayed launch of the new iPhone cut and weather-related disasters cut into Best Buy's sales in the third quarter. Target Q3 tops Street but holiday forecast worries A warning about a "highly competitive" holiday season overshadowed what was, in many ways, a positive quarter for Target Corp. First Previous 183 184 185 186 187 Next Last