by Mike Duff | May 12, 2023 | Retail Articles
According to market research from Numerator, Mother’s Day may be the bigger occasion but Father’s Day is more gift-oriented. More consumers plan to celebrate Mother’s Day than Father’s Day, with 88% of survey participants saying they will celebrate with Mom, compared...
by Mike Duff | Feb 15, 2023 | Retail Articles
The National Retail Federation reported retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and incomes grew. As gift card season proceeded, the United States Census Bureau stated that overall retail sales in January gained 3% from December and 6.4% year...
by Mike Duff | Apr 28, 2022 | Retail Articles
To reward pick-up customers, Belk is bringing back the Great Mom Surprise, running this week and will run through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. One customer per day at each Belk location will get a surprise on arrival at their in-store or curbside pickup point: a...
by Mike Duff | Dec 20, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Consumers are returning to their in-store shopping routines, according to a recent Mastercard survey, but 56% of respondents continue to prioritize online shopping this holiday season. Fear of out of stocks is not the prime reason, however. Those who are leaning...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 17, 2021 | HomePage Views
Holiday retail sales are off to a strong, early start this year. The early surge would seem to validate forecasts that a consumer base generally flush with savings and higher asset wealth would heed warnings of looming inventory shortages to stock up on holiday gifts...
