Category: Retail News
American Dream mall in N.J. briefly evacuated on Black Friday over bomb threat
New Jersey's American Dream Mall was briefly evacuated on Black Friday because of a bomb threat, according to the state's Gov. Phil Murphy. [...]
Thanksgiving Day online sales jump as discounts motivate holiday shoppers
Consumers spent $5.6 billion online on Thanksgiving, which is 5.5% growth year over year, according to Adobe Analytics. [...]
With Black Friday deals and flashy displays, retailers try to convince reluctant shoppers to spend
Retailers have turned to more and earlier Black Friday deals, and flashy events, to drive sales as consumers are reluctant to spend. [...]
It’s TikTok Shop’s first Christmas, and shoppers are torn between hot deals and ethics
As consumers head into the holiday season, a new e-commerce platform has entered the playing field: TikTok Shop. [...]
Global smartphone sales rebound in October after declining for more than 2 years: Counterpoint
The global smartphone market grew 5% year-on-year in October after months of negative growth, said Counterpoint Research. [...]
2 of our stocks stand to gain from the discount-driven start to holiday online shopping
Consumers are belt-tightening, which is good news for Club names that help shoppers score bargains. [...]
Diageo cites Diddy rape claims in renewed push to keep him out of tequila ads
Sean Combs, who denied and promptly settled the allegations, faces criticism from various corners of his commercial empire, from his liquor partnershi [...]
Holiday shoppers have the ‘best discounting season in years,’ expert says. These tips can help you save even more
These dos and don'ts can help you make sure you're not suffering from a holiday debt hangover in the new year. [...]
Bad news for Black Friday: Retailers cast doubt on holiday shopping with cautious guidance
Retailers have been cautious headed into the holidays, spelling trouble for the crucial shopping season and raising questions about the health of the [...]
Popeyes adds chicken wings to its menu permanently, including popular Ghost Pepper flavor
Last month, Popeyes overtook KFC to secure its spot as the No. 2 chicken chain in the U.S., behind Chick-fil-A. [...]