Category: Retail News
Black Friday online sales to hit new record, expected to top $9 billion
Black Friday shoppers bought Apple products, espresso machines and gaming consoles, as well as toys from Funko, Hatchimals and Squishmallows. [...]
Walmart shooter bought pistol on the day of the attack and left behind a ‘death note’
Andre Bing, accused of killing six co-workers at a Virginia Walmart, bought a pistol the morning of the attack, officials said. [...]
Online shoppers spent a record amount on Thanksgiving
People spent $5.29 billion on the internet on Thanksgiving. The typical online shopping day results in $2 billion to $3 billion in sales. [...]
Walmart overtakes Amazon in shoppers’ search for Black Friday bargains
Retailers are battling for shoppers' eyeballs and wallets amid an unusual holiday shopping season clouded with sky-high inflation. [...]
Don’t bank on free returns: 60% of retailers roll out stricter policies
Expect shorter return windows and restocking fees as more retailers rein in generous return policies. [...]
Retail expert Dana Telsey breaks down the holiday season’s potential winners and losers
Dana Telsey expects more in-store shoppers and a movement away from spending on home improvement to clothing and beauty as consumers exit the pandemic [...]
Inflation? Recession? Starting Black Friday, holiday shoppers are planning to spend
As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, we're getting a clearer picture of how Americans plan to spend amid inflation and recession fea [...]
Adidas launches investigation into Ye conduct claims
The German sportswear brand said it was taking anonymous allegations made about the musician's conduct while working on Yeezy products "very seriously [...]
Retailers are under pressure to turn deep discounts into big sales on Black Friday
Black Friday weekend will take on additional importance this year after retailers like Target and Macy's reported a recent lull in sales. [...]
U.S. shoppers alone in boosting Black Friday spend as cost-of-living crisis hits Europe
Bargain-hunting shoppers will be expecting retailers to cut prices by a greater margin this year as they tighten their belts amid a worsening cost-of- [...]