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Retailers' Profits Take Hit as More Drop Prices for Holiday Shopping

December 1, 2015

Retailers are selling about 21 percent fewer items at full price this year compared to 2014, according to findings in DynamicAction's Holiday Retail Index.

With Browser Extension, Local Retailers Can Match Their Prices to Those Offered by Amazon

November 25, 2015

Fierce Retail

A new online service called PriceLocal aims to level the playing field and let local retailers price-match items and provide same day availability. PriceLocal was developed by a former Borders executive, Matt Chosid, as a way for smaller merchants to compete.

Digitally-savvy Millennials Said Likely to Shop in Brick-and-Mortar Stores on Thanksgiving

November 20, 2015

Fierce Retail

Millennials may be digital natives, but for all their supposed reliance on mobile devices, this group is more likely to shop on Thanksgiving Day and do so in stores, according to a new survey by location-based mobile platform Retale.

African Americans Urged to Spend More in Black-owned Businesses

November 18, 2015

New York Times

Blacks spend less money in black-owned businesses than other racial and ethnic groups spend in businesses owned by members of their groups, including Hispanics and Asians.

Thirty-two Percent of Shoppers Use Social Media for 'Brand Engagement', Survey Says

November 17, 2015

Chain Store Age

Consumers find it easy to use social media for brand engagement, but that doesn't mean they are using it.

Many Consumers Begin Holiday Shopping Earlier Than Ever

November 17, 2015

Fierce Retail

Anyone looking for more proof that holiday shopping begins earlier has some new statistics to cite: 56.6 percent of those celebrating the holidays had begun shopping by early November, up from 54.4 percent last year and up further from the 49 percent who had started by this time in 2008, the first time the National Retail Federation asked the question.

Robot Walks Grocery Aisles, Keeping Tabs on Restocking Needs

November 17, 2015

CIO

An autonomous robot was unveiled recently that can make sure that when you're hankering for Doritos, there's a bag waiting for you at the market.

More 'Sophisticated' Product Placement Seen Among Retailers, Study Says

November 16, 2015

Upstream Commerce

Analysis of 2013 and 2014 holiday sales data on 300,000 products indicated more sophisticated retail product management, higher quality merchandise offered at discounted prices, and promotions extended after the holiday season, suggesting a promotion trend retailers are likely to apply for the 2015 holidays and beyond.

Retailers Who Fail to Get Home Delivery Right First Time May Not Get Second Chance

November 13, 2015

FierceRetail

Home delivery is shaping up to be the sticky widget in retailers' toolboxes this holiday season - and one that could affect customer loyalty for a long time to come - as half of all consumers won't give merchants a second chance following a disappointing online experience.

Consumers Prefer Free Delivery Over Fast Shipping, Survey Says

November 13, 2015

Deloitte

Consumers expect to hear knocks on their door from delivery services well into the holiday week and for no cost at all, according to Deloitte's 30th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. In fact, free shipping is the top priority for shoppers when it comes to retail policies, with 72 percent of responding consumers planning to take full advantage of the perk. Nearly 9 in 10 shoppers (87 percent) prioritized free shipping over fast shipping (13 percent) when purchasing gifts shopping online.