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  • OpEd: Fewer Good Tidings at the Mall for Holiday 2015

    I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, especially during the season to be jolly, but I’m a realist. And though I wish happy holidays for all, I must tell mall retailers to steel themselves for another disappointing holiday season. Deloitte is expecting seasonal sales growth of 3.5% to 4% this year, ahead of inflation but below the 5.2% growth of last year — but don’t expect malls and department stores to see that growth. A disproportionate share of holiday sales will go to the humble discount stores, far away from the fancier shopping centers.

  • Why stores matter more than ever

    The demise of physical stores has become a familiar narrative during the holiday season, but nothing could be further from the truth according to one man better positioned than most to know.

  • Sports Authority vet leaves for Ollie's Bargain Outlet

    Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. is looking to a Sports Authority executive to fill the newly created position of senior VP of finance and chief accounting officer.

    The company has named Jay Stasz to the position, which will report to John Swygert, Ollie's executive VP and CFO.

  • What shoppers want when it comes to holiday shopping

    It turns out that the No. 1 retail perk for shoppers is not speedy delivery, according to Deloitte's 30th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends.

    The survey shows that free shipping is the top retailer policy preferred by shoppers. Furthermore, the ubiquity of personal mobile devices allows consumers to take their time researching purchases and store policies giving them opportunity to request exactly what they want.

  • What customers want when it comes to holiday shopping

    It turns out that the No. 1 retail perk for online shoppers is not speedy delivery, according to Deloitte's 30th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends.

    The survey shows that free shipping is the top retailer policy preferred by shoppers. Furthermore, the ubiquity of personal mobile devices allows consumers to take their time researching purchases and store policies giving them opportunity to request exactly what they want.

  • Store pickup is in, Black Friday is out this holiday season

    A new holiday shopping survey reveals major disruptions in holiday shopping traditions, largely due to digital engagement.

    Deloitte’s 30th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends finds that some shopping traditions are losing their luster.

    Key findings from the survey of more than 4,000 U.S. consumers include:

  • RetailNext: Holiday sales expected to climb only 2.8%

    A sluggish economic recovery will prevent sales from rising more than 2.8% this holiday season, according to analytics firm RetailNext.

    Last week, the National Retail Federation estimated a 3.7% increase in holiday sales, slightly less than last year. Deloitte also called for a 3.5% to 4% increase. This week the International Council of Shopping Centers predicted a 3.3% increase.

    RetailNext's forecast for U.S. retail stores this holiday season (November – December) includes:

  • ICSC predicts a long and strong holiday shopping season

    More Americans are planning holiday-related purchases this year than in 2014, and those who plan to shop will spend more over a longer period of time.

    That’s according to the International Council of Shopping Centers 2015 Consumer Forecast, which shows that 90% of Americans are planning holiday purchases this season, up from 82% last year. And overall, 80% of shoppers plan to spend the same or more this holiday season than they did in 2014.

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