Visa: Omicron’s impact on consumer spending modest in JanuaryThe COVID-19 omicron variant had less of an impact on U.S. spending than earlier stages of the pandemic. Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail sales off to solid start in JanuaryThe new year kicked off with gains across nearly all retail sectors. DoorDash launches online flower delivery service Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a new player is entering the on-demand flower delivery space. Most consumers shopping in-store for Valentine’s Day gifts Store retailers should expect a traffic boost from consumers on the hunt for Valentine’s Day gifts. Retail returns jump to over $750 billion amid online sales growth As e-commerce sales grow, do so retailers’ returns. Läderach opening more U.S. stores The largest chocolate retailer in Switzerland is expanding in the United States and Canada in time for Valentine’s Day. NPD: Early 2021 retail gains outpaced strong holiday finish Nearly 40% of 2021’s revenue growth occurred two months early in the year. CBRE: These two categories had the steepest holiday sales gain … Total holiday sales surpassed more than $900 billion in 2021. CGP: Holiday sales driven more by inflation than by organic growth Inflation had a big impact on 2021’s record holiday sales growth. 1-800-Flowers.com streamlines shopping, payment options In time for Valentine’s Day, 1-800-Flowers.com is unveiling offerings including floral subscriptions and buy now, pay later. ICSC: Consumer holiday spending on goods, services in big YOY increases Holiday 2021 was one for the record books despite slower December sales. NRF: Holiday sales rise 14% to beat forecast; apparel sales up 33% The retail industry closed out the year with a record holiday season that included double-digit year-over-year growth in most categories. First Previous 63 64 65 66 67 Next Last
