NetElixir: Ten digital marketing trends set to redefine e-commerce in 2025By 2025, 50% of all online searches are projected to be voice-activated. New grocery-related laws take effect Jan.1New year, new laws. As 2025 gets underway, the change of the calendar is ushering in regulations affecting grocers and consumers in various parts of the United States. Target wraps up holiday season with deep discounts Target Corp. is running its annual holiday clearance event. Three predictions on how the retail store will evolve in 2025 Consumers are returning to stores — 2024 was a good year for foot traffic (even if consumers didn’t seem to be spending as much money there specifically). Yesway expands portfolio with five new stores Yesway continues to grow its brick-and-mortar footprint. Done Deal: Tractor Supply acquires online pet pharmacy Allivet Tractor Supply Company had added an online brand to its portfolio. Inland Real Estate Group co-founder Joe Cosenza passes away at the age of 81 He was one of a group of four schoolteachers who co-founded one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate acquirers. Saks Global finalizes $2.7B purchase of Neiman Marcus Group; new leaders named A new luxury powerhouse is ready to shake up the high-end U.S. department store market. Daiso plans four new California locations Japanese retailer Daiso is kicking off 2025 by expanding its footprint in the Golden State. Big Lots strikes deal to keep 200 to 400 stores open It looks as if not all Big Lots stores will not be going dark after all. Two ways to protect stores while prioritizing the customer experience Retail fraud is rampant and growing more violent. Trends and technologies poised to make an indelible impact in 2025 With an improving economy and inflation on the decline, the 2024 holiday season promises to be both busy and profitable for retailers. First Previous 501 502 503 504 505 Next Last