Survey: Return policies have strong impact on purchase decisionsThe adoption of stricter return policies by some retailers is turning off shoppers — particularly younger ones. Challenger forecasts 2024 holiday hiring will be down from last yearU.S. retailers will hire fewer seasonal employees this holiday season than last year as the labor market cools and consumers remain cautious. Bain: Non-store sales to drive 90% of holiday growth; five tips to outperform Retailers who hope to outperform this holiday season should emphasize value — no matter the price point. Online grocery sales rise 7% year-over-year in August Online grocery sales increased notably in August 2024 compared to a year ago, reaching just shy of $10 billion. Walmart streamlines order management for third-party sellers Sellers on Walmart Marketplace have a new option to automate how they send and receive data with Walmart. The 10 busiest shopping days of the 2024 holiday season will be... With a shorter holiday shopping season this year due to a late Thanksgiving, retailers need to be ready for eight key dates in December — and two in November. Retail sales stronger than expected in August as consumers keep spending Consumers continue to show their resilience in August as retail sales continued to grow, although at a slower rate than earlier in the summer. Amazon sets dates for Prime Big Deal Days Amazon’s fall sales extravaganza kicks off in a few weeks — and will overlap with a big sales event from another prominent retailer. Circana: Consumer emphasis on value and need-based spending continued in August Traditional retail milestones — including the back-to-school shopping season — are being reshaped by changing consumer behavior. Survey: Online holiday shopping intentions continue to rise Although online shopping is gaining favor with holiday shoppers, many plan to shop in-store as well. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
