Deloitte: Retailers should feel grateful for upcoming Thanksgiving weekendConsumers are prepared to spend online and off between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Experiential retail gets creative – but the customer still comes firstIn today’s hypercompetitive market, the battle for the consumer is about giving them not just a product or a service, but an entire experience. CSA Exclusive: How holiday sales are evolving Cyber Monday sales may be starting to eclipse those of Black Friday, among other changes happening in holiday retailing. Survey: Consumers like fresh food, but retailers lag with tech A new survey indicates consumers are spending more on fresh food, but retailers need to do more to respond. Deloitte: Promotions, free shipping most important to holiday shoppers Holiday shoppers are looking for discounts and also for free shipping (even if they have to wait for it). Watch for more watch stores in malls More watchmakers are bypassing third-party retail shops that sell multiple brands and setting up their own stores. Deloitte: Consumers seek control of personal data Retailers who are transparent about their customer data policies have much to gain. Gen Z: A Rising Workforce A whole new generation has arrived and is entering the workforce, Gen Z. Survey: Digital to take the lead over in-store in holiday shopping Holiday lines at stores may be a little shorter this year. More good holiday news for retailers — with a caveat Another forecast bodes well for retailers’ holiday sales but warns of “unprecedented uncertainty.” First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last