Deloitte

When it comes to the 50 most desired places of employment, tech companies are the leaders of the pack and retailers are nowhere to be seen — with one big exception.

The female executives highlighted in the fifth annual Chain Store Age “Top 10 Women in Retail Technology” report exemplify the innovation and leadership needed to succeed in today’s ever-changing retail environment.

It looks like retailers will have plenty to be thankful for this holiday — online and in stores.

From rural communities to some of the most exclusive urban locations in the country, concepts targeting budget-conscious shoppers are capturing a growing share of sales.

Free consistently trumps fast when it comes to holiday shipping.

Experience spending will trump gift spending this holiday season.

Retailers can expect a healthy rise in holiday sales — just not as big a one as last year.

To the passive observer, it might seem that major retailers are on a start-up shopping spree.