C-Suite Moves: December 2024 update Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during November, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.) Salesforce: Global online holiday sales set $1.2T record; returns boomOnline holiday sales soared in the U.S. and around the globe in 2024, but returns are skyrocketing as well. Done Deal: Big Lots closes sale to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners Big Lots has completed a deal that will save up to 400 of its approximate 950 stores from going out of business. Retail, services boost small business sales in December Small businesses ended 2024 on a high note, with sales in December increasing nearly 5% year-over-year. Grocery Outlet announces 'Free Groceries for Life' sweepstakes Grocery Outlet is launching a new sweepstakes for its customers – with a large grand prize at stake. U.S. consumer confidence retreats in December Consumer confidence fell in December as consumers became less optimistic about future business conditions and incomes. Retail Technology News: December update Retailers in December 2024 focused technology efforts in areas including AI-based customer engagement, delivery drones, and celebrity-driven cannabis e-commerce. United Supermarkets runs gamified New Year's fitness challenge A Texas-based supermarket chain is once again launching a monthlong January campaign designed to help customers eat healthier. Sodexo to open nearly 100 ‘Food Hive’ campus convenience stores by 2026 Sodexo is increasing its convenience store footprint on college campuses. Robots in retail: Three possible futures including 'Star Wars' The presence of robots continues growing in retail, but where will it all lead? First Previous 508 509 510 511 512 Next Last
