eMarketer: E-commerce sales to make up 18.9% of total holiday retail salesThanksgiving store closures will likely push more consumers online on the holiday and set the stage for the rest of the season. Most consumers will make a majority of holiday purchases onlineMore than half of holiday shoppers plan to focus on e-commerce, with mobile and artificial intelligence-based services a strong draw. The digital edition of Chain Store Age’s July/August issue is now live! Read all about the top 10 retail center experiences — and more — in the July/August issue of Chain Store Age. CSA Exclusive: Uncertainty hangs over back-to-school season The 2021 back-to-school season may include a late spike and “experience seekers,” and serve as an indicator for holiday shopping trends. Exclusive Q&A: 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. cultivates holiday success all year 1-800-Flowers.com pursues a yearlong, integrated omnichannel strategy to ensure its front- and back-end operations are ready for the holidays. Survey: Retailers prioritize back-to-school over holiday Retailers have big hopes for the back-to-school season, with six in 10 saying it is more important than the upcoming holiday shopping period. Survey: E-commerce set to soar for the holidays A new survey indicates online will remain the primary channel for Americans to complete their holiday shopping in 2021. Google showcases deals in search, shopping results Google is making it easier for consumers to find discounted items on its platform. Price spikes boost Q2 consumer spending; retailers face costly holiday The Q2 Salesforce Shopping Index indicates digital revenue growth is slowing, but online prices are being impacted by rising inflation. Survey predicts earlier holiday shopping season; Black Friday ‘outdated’ Shoppers are poised to get a jump start on holiday shopping this year. First Previous 92 93 94 95 96 Next Last