by Mike Duff | Oct 18, 2021 | Retail Articles
As the holidays approach, ICSC research suggests an 8.9% increase in November/December sales as consumers make use of multiple shopping channels. According to the Annual Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey from ICSC, formerly the International Council of Shopping...
by Mike Duff | Oct 18, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Retail sales advanced in September despite supply chain disruptions and inflation as worries about the COVID-19 Delta variant pushed consumer spending toward merchandise rather than services such as dining, entertainment or travel, the National Retail Federation...
by Mike Duff | Oct 11, 2021 | Retail Articles
Through its QVC, HSN and Zulily operations, Qurate Retail Group is expanding its Small Business Spotlight program again to further support entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups by giving participants more opportunities for national exposure. The company will...
by Mike Duff | Oct 5, 2021 | Retail Articles
Even with all the macro pressures in the marketplace, including COVID-19 and labor shortages, retailers remain optimistic even for what they recognize will be a bumpy 2021 holiday shopping season. A survey of retail managers and executives commissioned by the Ultimate...
by Mike Duff | Oct 1, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Bed Bath & Beyond showed a loss in the second quarter as COVID-19 and marketing missteps hurt it as well as supply chain and cost issues. The company posted a net loss of $73.2 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, versus net income of $217.9 million, or $1.75...
