by Mike Duff | Oct 16, 2026 | Retail Articles
According to a survey commissioned by Burlington Stores, consumers in the United States, especially parents, are concerned about sticking to holiday shopping budgets in 2026, but they are still ready to shop, and in-store shopping still has significant appeal....
by Mike Duff | Aug 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
JCPenney is looking to create an easier, more rewarding shopping experience by incentivizing customers to exchange unused and unwanted items for something more desirable. From August 28–30, consumers who bring any “retail regret” – an item purchased but not used – to...
by Mike Duff | Aug 11, 2026 | Retail Articles
As Ollie’s Bargain Outlet marks National Bargain Hunting Week, a new shopper survey from the off-price retailer indicates that inflation and rising prices remain major concerns for its customers. Ollie’s polled 60,000 of its Ollie’s Army loyalty...
by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Two-thirds of consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom are now ready to use AI agents for online shopping, but 69% of early users have immediately abandoned an AI shopping assistant when shown irrelevant product suggestions. Not everything has gone...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles
Store managers are heading into 2026 with measured optimism, balancing expectations for improved performance at their own stores with ongoing concerns about the economy, inflation and labor pressures, according to Levin Management Corp.’s 15th annual Retail Outlook...
