Honoring MLK DayThe offices of Chain Store Age are officially closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parent company of Zales, Kay Jewelers sparkles amid strong holiday salesSignet Jewelers Ltd. projected better-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter, following a robust holiday season during which all its U.S. banners posted positive same-store sales. Shopping holiday for gift card holders returns The second annual ‘National Use Your Gift Card Day’ takes place Saturday, Jan. 16. Survey: Holiday shipping failed to meet consumer expectations Many consumers reported various issues preventing their online orders from being fulfilled satisfactorily during the 2020 holiday season. Sensormatic: Store traffic down 33.1% in six-week holiday period Black Friday continued to live up to its reputation as the busiest shopping day despite the pandemic. Survey: Package thefts grow with rise in online deliveries As consumers order more products online for delivery, more packages are being reported stolen. Amazon has record-breaking 2020 holiday season Amazon hit new highs in sales and number of products shipped during the 2020 holiday season. Target offers many happy returns for holiday shoppers Target is unveiling some extra return options for customers who didn’t buy or receive the perfect holiday gift. Holiday sales up 6.8%, according to Customer Growth Partners The holiday selling season finished strong, online and in-store. Happy New Year from Chain Store Age Chain Store Age will be closed to celebrate the new year on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Daybreaker will resume publication on Monday, Jan. 4. We wish our readers a happy, healthy and safe new year! First Previous 98 99 100 101 102 Next Last