Sensormatic: In-store Black Friday traffic down 2.1% Retail store visits on Black Friday fell slightly compared to 2024. Bath & Body Works turnaround includes Amazon launch, less overwhelming storesBath & Body Works is launching a “comprehensive transformation plan” to revitalize its brand on the heels of a disappointing third quarter and a slow start to the fourth. Pop Mart makes Canadian debut with Vancouver store Pop Mart has opened its first location in Canada – with more on the way. CoStar: Retail vacancy rates to rise in first half of 2026 Retail construction starts have fallen sharply amid rising costs. PayPal extends checkout to Perplexity generative AI platform PayPal is enabling chat-based shopping in another free AI engine. Survey: Repeated holiday ads could spoil holiday surprises Holiday ads resonate with consumers – as long as they aren’t retargeted. Barnes & Noble partners with film studio for in-store shops Barnes & Noble has entered into a “first of its kind” in-store partnership with indie film studio and entertainment company A24. Three marketing multipliers for e-commerce leadership in 2026 Entering 2026, a handful of trends rise above the rest. DoorDash Canada adds Pet Valu, Miniso, Mastermind Toys to platform A leading delivery platform is adding new three retailers to better serve its Canadian customers ahead of the holiday season. Regional furniture chain Gardner White modernizes enterprise with SAP A Michigan-based furniture & mattress retailer is rolling out a new ERP platform to scale itself for expansion and artificial intelligence innovation. Circana: Consumers’ holiday shopping plans include buying differently Consumers plan to be more selective in their buying behavior this holiday shopping season. Survey: Retail, e-commerce execs remain bullish on AI Business-to-consumer leaders will continue investing in artificial intelligence in the new year. First Previous 234 235 236 237 238 Next Last
