These retailers are emailing customers too often…Call it email overload. Retailers warn tariffs will have widespread consequences on U.S. economyThe nation’s retail associations wasted no time in responding to the White House announcement on Tuesday that it intends to move forward on implementing $50 billion tariffs on goods imported from China. Consumer confidence remains at ‘historically strong’ levels Consumer confidence bounced back in May after a slight decline in April. Study: Digital assistants increase consumers’ purchase confidence Consumers are warming up to digital assistants to better navigate complex online assortments, and make better purchase decisions. Study: Email-driven smartphone purchases hit an all-time high Emails helped smartphone performance reach a milestone in the first quarter of 2018. Not all Starbucks will close on Tuesday afternoon Target Corp.’s Starbucks cafes will remain open when the coffee giant closes its U.S. stores on the afternoon of May 29 for racial-bias training. Tractor Supply goes all in for LEDs Tractor Supply Company has completed its biggest environmental stewardship project to date. Blockchain in Retail: Building a new level of consumer trust Cheerleaders for blockchain say the technology will be as disruptive for retail as the advent of online shopping. The most popular mobile payment app is… When it comes to using mobile payment apps, most customers are launching their Starbucks’ mobile app. Commentary: Gap management talks a better game than it is actually playing Although Gap's headline first-quarter sales growth looks very strong, the reality is that it is inflated by both currency gains and a change in the way revenue is accounted for. Foot Locker Q1 earnings, sales top Street New product and partnerships with key partners helped Foot Locker top analysts estimates for its first quarter. Best Buy taps CVS Pharmacy exec to head up digital The chief digital officer of Best Buy has left the chain. First Previous 888 889 890 891 892 Next Last