Joann bets big on customizationA fabric and crafts leader is giving customers more style control. Report: Brick-and-mortar store traffic up 14% this holiday seasonRetailers in malls, shopping centers, and streets will see a 49% lift in foot traffic on Dec. 15, contributing to a 14% year-over-year increase in Christmas traffic, according to a report from Foursquare. Joann Stores drives store traffic with mobile solution Joann Stores is driving incremental in-store visits and revenue with location-based mobile advertising. Online holiday spending already hits new record With more than two weeks left to go to Christmas, online spending is already reaching new heights. Global online shoppers prefer expedited shipping over standard Expedited shopping is the clear favorite of global e-commerce shoppers as the holidays draw closer. Debit cards most popular option for holiday shopping Despite the potential to earn rewards when shopping with a credit card, most Americans plan to shop with a debit card this holiday season. Yaromir Steiner on the shrinking middle class Retail isn’t shrinking, it’s adapting to a dramatic shift in income distribution. Hot Start-Ups: Under 5’10 is resizing clothing for men The saying “invention is the mother of necessity” couldn’t be more fitting for online start-up Under 5’10. Convenience store operator goes digital with surveillance Sprint Food Stores has taken its anti-theft efforts to the next level with an advanced digital security-camera and recorder system. Finding Your Most Profitable Customers: Retail’s data ambition To understand some of the radical ways in which consumer expectations are changing, let’s start with a scenario from the not-so-distant future. First Previous 254 255 256 257 258 Next Last