12/4/2025 For years, analysts predicted that malls would fade into history. But new consumer data suggests the opposite. The American mall is adapting, not disappearing, as shoppers seek experiences that online retail cannot provide.
11/26/2025 Entering 2026, a handful of trends rise above the rest.
11/18/2025 Retailers are expanding again with a sharper focus on performance.
11/17/2025 The retail sector has always been about movement, with new stores opening, existing ones being reset or remodeled, and shelves constantly changing with the seasons and consumer trends.
11/13/2025 Cyber threats rise sharply during the holiday rush, when retailers are onboarding more people and processing more transactions than at any other time of year. Short-term seasonal hires may require credentials to access payment systems, inventory platforms, or customer support tools.
11/11/2025 Data from the 2024 holiday rush paints a clear picture for how retailers can expect this peak season to play out. From earlier buying patterns to shifting delivery expectations, here's what merchants should be ready for.
11/4/2025 Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are quickly moving from pilot programs to mainstream adoption in retail stores across the globe.
10/31/2025 With consumer confidence dipping to its lowest since early 2024 and the persistent hum of economic uncertainty, shoppers are turning to loyalty programs.
10/30/2025 We expect most retail holiday items to be more expensive this year as the result of normal inflation, which is now running at 3%, as well as increased tariffs, including the elimination of the de minimus tariff rule.
10/15/2025 Every year, it feels like the holiday season arrives sooner than before. Consumers are no longer waiting to kick off their holiday shopping on Black Friday or even in mid-November.
10/14/2025 In the run-up to peak shopping season, every retailer is asking the same question: Where can I capture the most attention, at the right time, without overspending?
10/13/2025 Shoppers don’t care what the system says.