NRF Says 2019 Holiday Sales Were Up 4.1 Percent
Holiday retail sales during 2019 grew 4.1 percent over the same period in 2018 to $730.2 billion, the National Retail
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Candles & Gifts
Convenience Plays Big Role in Where Consumer’s Shop
“I would say mainly because I’ve grown accustomed to convenience. I’ve been spoiled, if you will. So now, I’m going
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Winning at Retailing in 2020
Retailing changed at a rapid pace and often took unexpected turns this year. The speed is only going to quicken
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The Michaels Companies Appoints Ashley Buchanan as New CEO
IRVING, Texas–The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIK) today announced that Ashley Buchanan, an experienced retail executive from Walmart, has been
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Home Depot Supplier Spotlight: Sexton Farms Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are a family affair for the Sextons. Their fourth-generation family-owned and operated farm was established in 1960, nestled
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New Study Ranks ‘Porch Pirates’ and States Most At-Risk For Holiday Package Theft
A new study — showing nearly 40% of consumers have been victims of package theft from “porch pirates” – compiled a
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Nearly 148 Million Americans Plan to Shop Super Saturday
WASHINGTON–Super Saturday continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year with an estimated 147.8 million U.S. consumers expected
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Paladin Winter 2019-20 Release
Paladin Data Corporation announced today that its Winter 2019-2020 Release gives retail businesses three new specialty software integrations and a
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November Retail Sales Kick Off Holiday Season With 2.1 Percent Growth Over Last Year
WASHINGTON–Retail sales in November increased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1 percent unadjusted year-over-year, marking the
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Retailers Call China Trade Agreement ‘Right Direction’
WASHINGTON–The National Retail Federation today welcomed news that the United States and China have agreed on a “phase one” trade
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