Data challenges retail marketers in 2020Nine in 10 retail marketers face some level of data issues this year. eMarketer: Instagram’s ad revenues explodeInstagram’s U.S. growth rate is on the decline even as ad spending on the platform is soaring. The two retail sectors that stood out during the past decade were… Retail same-store sales posted an estimated 1.9% growth during the past 10 years. Good return policy impacts bottom line Fifty-two percent of consumers have abandoned an online purchase out of fear of a difficult return process. Study: Shoppers respond to holiday sales events Online purchases have dramatically increased during key periods of the 2019 holiday season. Six ways to reduce your workforce management costs Labor costs are increasing. Commentary: Preventing Employee No-Shows Anyone who has managed a business has probably experienced that familiar jolt of panic that hits when an employee still hasn’t arrived 30 minutes after their shift was set to begin. Accenture: Frustrating shopping experiences bad for business A frustrating experience can significantly damage brand loyalty. Study: Black Friday becomes dark time for cyberfraud Whisk turns recipes into shoppable content Report: Credit Suisse says Amazon has its own holiday shipping issues Is Amazon banning some FedEx ground deliveries a case of the pot calling the kettle black? Report: Condensed holiday season to drive shopper traffic on Super Saturday Be prepared. First Previous 108 109 110 111 112 Next Last