Holiday
Consumers Expected to Increase Holiday Spend by 6 Percent
Consumers said they plan to shop at "smaller specialty or independent retailers this holiday."
Brick-and-Mortar Still Kicking for Holiday, AlixPartners Survey Reveals
The survey found that 84 percent of consumers said they expect to spend the same or more this holiday season.
B-t-s Results Reveal Insights Into Upcoming Holiday Sales
A recent report by ContentSquare illustrated the state of the market for this year's back-to-school season…
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Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Drop After Multiyear Climb
After three years on the rise, total sales for the romantic holiday are expected to drop by more than $1…
For Some Stores, Holiday Struggles Were Real
Perhaps one of the most convoluted questions of the New Year is: how did retail do over the holidays? It…
Holiday Shoppers Spend More Than They Planned
An ICSC survey found holiday shoppers spent $711 last year, $27 more than in 2015.
Hong Kong Sees Little Cheer in Christmas Sales
Initial feedback has been mixed, with some stores expecting flat sales and others reporting declines as they…
Last-Minute Shoppers, Post-Holiday Spending to Boost the Season
Retailers can thank procrastinators for an uptick in holiday spending. And even after Santa's headed back to…
Want Market Share? It’ll Cost You
As the final stretch of the holiday 2016 selling season approaches, many retailers are facing the reality…
More Holiday Cheer: Starwood’s Retail Properties Lifted by Late Shopping
Procrastinators and a late Hanukkah fueled better mall traffic in the past several days.
Holiday Retail Outlook and Consumer Attitudes Brighten
Strong post-Christmas turnout at stores and consumer confidence levels are elevating expectations for…
Wallet-style Bags, Jeans Among Top Amazon-Bought Gifts
Levi's jeans, a Fossil wallet and a Kate Spade bag were the fashion winners, while the Amazon Echo won…
Retail Report Card: Smoother Ending to Choppy Holiday Season
Hard goods outshined fashion in a holiday season that came on strong late.
Retail Report Card: Last-Minute Shopping, Gift Cards, Post-Christmas Promotions Lifting Holiday Season
It's been a season for hard goods, which have outperformed apparel sales.