Retail imports still strong—and that’s starting to cause a problemImports at the nation’s major retail container ports remain at higher-than-usual levels as a possible increase in tariffs on goods from China approaches in March. Holiday sales a big disappointment; fall short of NRF forecastConsumers did not turn out in force in December — online or off — and overall holiday sales did not meet industry forecasts. Skechers passes store milestone Skechers is moving fast these days. Beverage retailer gets into spirit of online delivery BevMo! is partnering with online alcohol delivery platform Drizly to satisfy thirsty digital shoppers. Ryder drives into Amazon Marketplace turf Ryder System Inc. is seeking to disrupt the third-party e-commerce marketplace model popularized by online retail platforms like Amazon and Google. New e-commerce site plans to poach millennial shoppers from Amazon Details are vague, but it appears Amazon will soon have new competition for coveted Millennial consumers. Samsonite visualizes 3D online experience Vertical luggage retailer Samsonite is making online product displays as realistic as possible. Walgreens makes payment easier for Chinese travelers Visitors to the U.S. from China will have added incentive to shop at Walgreens while they are here. Lampert to shrink size of Sears stores The future of Sears is smaller. Study: Aldi, Lidl making slow but steady gains Traditional grocers take heed: Now is not the time to remain complacent. First Previous 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 Next Last
