AI, mobile, discounts help drive online Black Friday sales higherBlack Friday e-commerce sales rose an impressive amount from last year’s record-setting totals, aided by consumer embrace of some shopping technologies and holiday deals. Q&A: Black Sheep Coffee eyes major U.S. expansionA U.K.-based coffee chain is beginning its expansion across the pond. Numerator: Amazon overtakes Best Buy in electronics spending share Consumers are opting for an online giant over a brick-and-mortar staple when it comes to electronics spending. 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 stores Bath & 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. First Previous 223 224 225 226 227 Next Last
