‘Buy-now-pay-later’ use soars 81% over last yearYounger consumers are driving the use of flexible payments. Amazon revises policy; will allow mix of working at home and in officeAmazon has altered its plans to require all corporate employees to work in the office full time after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Consumer sentiment rebounds in early June Consumer sentiment in the United States rose in early June. Carolinas grocer offers busy professionals new online pickup option Lowes Foods is expanding its omnichannel delivery reach with a new pickup locker option at select locations where customers work. MasterCard: Back-to-school sales to top pre-pandemic levels The 2021 back-to-school shopping season is expected to be a strong one as more kids head back into classrooms and social events return. Shopify: Customer service lets small brands compete with marketplaces Independent retailers and brands face stiff competition from large online marketplaces, but can leverage personalization and product quality to thrive. Signet Jewelers sparkles in Q1 Signet Jewelers’ momentum continued in the first quarter. Survey: Gen Z consumers trust Instagram influencers Gen Z consumers show particular interest in Instagram when it comes to social media influencer content. Study: Online order volumes drop, but remain above pre-pandemic levels Despite some fluctuations, overall online order volumes are still considerably higher compared to pre-pandemic levels. U.S. online sales forecast revised upward E-commerce is on track to surpass 20% of total U.S. retail sales by 2024. First Previous 533 534 535 536 537 Next Last
