Placer.ai: Discount, dollar stores led 2024 store visit growthWhile retail visits in 2024 increased slightly compared to last year, several categories outpaced overall growth. Adobe: Record U.S. online holiday spending passes $241 billionAmerican consumers flocked online for their holiday shopping in 2024. Ulta Beauty names new CEO An Ulta Beauty company veteran has taken the reins of the beauty giant. Study: Return policies key to online purchases, customer loyalty Return policies can play a big role in whether consumers make online purchases — and with which retailer. Shein saves water with digital denim printing A popular shopping app is utilizing leading-edge technology to streamline and maximize the sustainability of denim manufacturing. Real Estate Roundup: December 2024 update Welcome to Real Estate Roundup, Chain Store Age’s new monthly series highlighting the top news in the commercial real estate industry. It'Sugar in store milestone One of the largest specialty candy retailers in the United States has expanded its footprint. L’Oreal develops personalized skin analysis technology The world’s largest cosmetics company will release a new hardware device that assesses customer skin at an individualized level. Instacart links ordering with Samsung smart fridges Instacart customers have a new, convenient shopping interface. 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 boom Online 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. First Previous 528 529 530 531 532 Next Last