Bain advises retailers to act decisively on immediate needs while building long-term resilience
Boycotts can have opposite of intended affect
Tariff-induced price hikes main driver behind pessimism: survey
Worries over tariffs, another possible pandemic help drive such buys
Some back off diversity efforts, others remain committed
Market to rise by $70 billion over next four years: forecast
“Consumers pulled back in January, taking a breather after a stronger-than-expected holiday season”
Shoppers in “choiceful” and value-conscious mode, NRF says
Shoppers expected to shell out $27.5 billion, NRF predicts
Focus on loyalty programs, digital commerce and omnichannel: Deloitte
Growth seen, despite proliferation of alternative beverages
New point-of-sale technology modernizes amusement payments with ladder pricing feature to drive multiple plays and increase revenue
London has three locales (including #1) in the top 10; NY and Paris have two each
Absent explanation from retailers, consumers wildly speculate on causes for change, UT researchers find
Fraudulent merchandise returns cost retailers $103B in 2024
Gen Z is expected to be a major force in holiday shopping leading up to Dec. 25.
Shorter time between Thanksgiving and Christmas ups sales forecast for day
But while total number of shoppers dropped, in-store visits grew, NRF finds
Innovations in ingredients, prep and delivery propelling demand
NRF Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee
