Visa’s U.S. Spending Momentum Index closes on high note in DecemberConsumer spending ended the year on a strong note. Salesforce: U.S. online holiday sales pass $250 billion in 2021Salesforce data shows a further acceleration in digital shopping adoption for the 2021 holiday season. Adobe: Online spending sets records for holiday, and for full year 2021 Online holiday sales hit a new record, fueled in part by higher prices on a wide range of goods. Seasonal Recap: Retail holiday hiring down 7% Despite record need, high demand and, in some cases, signing bonuses, retail employers struggled to fill holiday jobs in 2021. Big Lots’ ambitious long-term growth outlook includes 500 net store openings Big Lots is thinking big. Survey: New Year’s resolutions offer retailers opportunity Many consumers plan to spend money to help stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions. Mastercard: Retail sales strong in December, capping robust holiday season Retail sales in December closed out the year on a high note. Sensormatic: Holiday store traffic up over last year More consumers shopped in stores this year than last. They also shopped earlier in the season. Southeastern Grocers to remodel 50 stores in 2022 Southeastern Grocers Inc. will continue to update its stores in 2022. Victoria’s Secret talks strong holiday sales; in stock buyback plan Victoria’s Secret’s first holiday flying solo is trending positive. Happy New Year from Chain Store Age The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed Dec. 31 through Jan. 3. We will resume publishing Tuesday, Jan. 4. We wish our readers a happy, healthy new year! RetailMeNot: Retailers with best return policies include… Along with returning unwanted gifts post-holiday, consumers will also be continuing their holiday shopping. First Previous 64 65 66 67 68 Next Last