Expert Commentary: May retail salesThe U.S. Census Bureau released its advanced monthly retail trade report for May 2023, which showed sales totaled $686.6 billion, up 0.3% from the previous month, and up 1.6% from May 2022. REI expanding store concept dedicated to used gear and apparelREI Co-op is building on its efforts to keep used outdoor products in circulation. Retail sales increase again in May as consumers continue to fuel economy Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges. Rockport Company files for bankruptcy, to sell assets; CEO exits The Rockport Company is on the selling block — again. Are hybrid work schedules increasing traffic at suburban open-air centers? A whitepaper from DLC poses that how and where people work also affects how and where they shop. Google provides virtual try-on with generative AI Google is expanding its generative AI-based shopping experience to include virtual try-on for apparel. Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO Stitch Fix has ended its search for a new chief executive. This vertical drove May e-commerce growth All e-commerce verticals had flat or negative year-over-year sales in May 2023 – except one. $7 billion Montreal development unveils its luxury lineup Royalmount’s 824,000-sq.-ft. first phase will premier next summer with more than 230 retailers and restaurants. eBay extends sneaker authentication to kids’ brands eBay is responding to rapid growth in demand for kids’ sneakers by expanding the reach of its authentication service. First Previous 182 183 184 185 186 Next Last