Study: Retailers challenged by higher sales/lower profitability conundrumAn in-depth analysis of fourth-quarter 2017 sales results revealed that despite increasing sales, many retailers still face declining gross margin percentages and lower overall EBITDA. Build-A-Bear Workshop ‘Pay Your Age’ deal gets a makeoverDays after massive crowds forced Build-A-Bear Workshop to cut short its “Pay Your Age” promotion, the retailer has found a way for all of its loyal shoppers to take advantage of the deal. Study: Prime Day technical glitch takes a toll on sales Amazon called its fourth annual Prime Day the company’s biggest shopping event yet, however it could have been bigger. Online retailers grab more apparel sales Online apparel sales are on the rise, and online-only retailers are increasingly stealing share from other channels. Target’s online summer sale knocks it out of the park Amazon wasn’t the only retailer to break records on Prime Day. Prime Day isn’t just for Amazon anymore More retailers are jumping on the Prime Day bandwagon, and successfully snagging sales with their own online summer shopping holidays. Customer loyalty is key to driving holiday season sales As retailers gear up for the biggest shopping seasons of the year, they are stepping up their customer loyalty game to encourage repeat traffic both in-store and online. Build-A-Bear Workshop forced to end store promotion after ‘unprecedented’ response Sometimes, promotions are too popular—especially ones involving furry stuffed animals. Retailers need a Prime Day strategy Amazon’s fourth annual “Prime Day” will run for 36 hours — a window that could benefit retailers willing to take the right actions. Trade war could impact retailers’ holiday plans An escalating trade war with China could put a dent into the holiday shopping season. First Previous 215 216 217 218 219 Next Last
