NRF: Holiday spending will be on par with last yearAverage consumer spend this holiday will lag behind pre-pandemic 2019 amid fewer non-gift purchases. Jack in the Box signs agreements to open 47 storesJack in the Box is accelerating its expansion. Survey: Amid warnings, holiday shopping started to surge in mid-September U.S. consumers are acting on warnings of retailers, shippers and supply chain managers to shop early for the holidays. Walmart extends store delivery hours, adds more options for the holidays Walmart is extending its delivery time and making more items available for local delivery. Study: Supply chain, shipping issues could boost in-store holiday shopping Consumers are not only shopping earlier than ever this holiday season, they are also altering their shopping behavior. Sephora improves forecasting, replenishment with AI A global beauty giant is seeking to increase inventory turnover and reduce the risk of obsolescence, while also increasing product availability. Apple takes top spot in ranking of best global brands Tech dominates an annual ranking of the world’s top 100 brands. Forrester: Physical stores to account for 72% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 Physical retail continues to drive the bulk of retail sales — and will for quite some time. Peet’s Coffee revamps rewards program Peet’s Coffee is perking up its Peetnnik Rewards loyalty program with increased flexibility and faster accumulation of points. CSA Exclusive: Amazon offers third-party sellers enterprise support Amazon is opening its platform to small businesses looking for access to direct-to-consumer sales infrastructure and services. First Previous 699 700 701 702 703 Next Last