It was a very merry holiday season for retailers. USA Today reports holiday retail sales are up 4.9 percent compared to last year, giving retailers their best holiday season since 2011. Holiday e-commerce sales increased 18.1 percent year-over-year, whileRead More…
It’s no secret that there has been a shift in shopping behavior due to growth in millennial spending power, aging of baby boomers and the growth of online shopping. These changes are impacting pricing and demand,Read More…
For any U.S.-based social media users, connecting with friends and family is easy. Most platforms are designed with this experience in mind. Users can chat, post pictures and share their thoughts with the tap of aRead More…
‘Tis the busiest season for retailers — at least for those that weathered the storm of 2017. News of retail failures dominated the headlines this year as brick-and-mortar behemoths like Toys “R” Us filed for bankruptcy,Read More…
This week, Gander Mountain emerged from bankruptcy protection and reopened stores with a new name: Gander Outdoors. The outdoor apparel and product company was purchased by Camping World Holdings, an Illinois-based network of RV-centric retail locations, in April.Read More…
The holiday shopping season is often a chaotic frenzy with consumers frantically searching for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Due to wider adoption and the abundance of mobile shopping apps, as well as recentRead More…
Retailers around the world have been working hard to make sure they have a successful holiday shopping season. From new storefronts to early promotions, retailers put in months of preparation to ensure they meet sales projectionsRead More…
2018 will be the year of the comeback. Where old trends are new again. Major trends of 2015, such as Cryptocurrencies, mobile POS solutions, and Grocery eCommerce, have waded through the trough of disillusionment and are primed toRead More…
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking the “Stores” out of its name. MarketWatchreports the big-box retailer will shorten its legal name to Walmart Inc. The move highlights Wal-Mart’s message that it is more than just large storefronts, whileRead More…
Charming Charlie is overhauling its operations and management in an attempt to stem financial losses and restructure a heavy debt load during the critical holiday season. The Houston-based accessories retailer announced this month plans to pare down its chainRead More…