Data & Analytics

Net absorption of retail real estate—actual move-ins—will total 20 million sq. ft. in the second quarter according to JLL’s “Retail Outlook” for the remainder of 2021. 

More than one in five consumers have already begun holiday shopping, with seasonal sales as a major incentive.

Chewy has named a new marketing head.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. swung to a second-quarter loss and reported profit and sales that missed expectations.

Nearly three-quarters of surveyed consumers say their reason for abandoning an e-commerce site is difficulty in finding the products they are seeking.

Matt Powell, CTO of FTD, recently spoke with Chain Store Age about his company’s new complete creative rebranding initiatives.

A specialty fashion brand is migrating its online store to the cloud-based Nogin commerce-as-a-service platform.

Efforts to advance the careers of women and create a more sustainable supply chain are among the highlights of the Gap Inc. 2020 Global Sustainability Report.

The Home Depot Inc. is partnering with freight technology company Loadsmart to roll out an automated, supply-led flatbed platform.

Traditionally, the back-to-school season has started the hot business period in retail.