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Use of Digital Gift Cards Grows, Though Physical Cards Still Dominate

December 1, 2015

While physical gift card purchases and receipts are still preferred over digital, both awareness and actual use of digital gifts is growing, with male shoppers leading the way, says research from Stored Value Solutions. The research also suggests that adoption can be accelerated by making users, both givers and receivers, comfortable with the form factor.

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.

Sales on the Run: Retailers Must Cash in on Mobile Commerce

November 17, 2015

Apparel

For the retail industry, mobile has become a major aspect of the brand and commerce experience.

Most U.S. Consumers to Go Online for Holiday Shopping This Year, But They Remain Price-conscious

October 28, 2015

FierceRetail

The majority of U.S. shoppers plan to do the bulk of their holiday shopping this year online. But retailers know that not all shoppers are created equal, and new research highlights some of the differences.

Online Merchandisers Anticipate 2015 Holiday Sales Will Top Last Year's

October 26, 2015

FierceRetail

Nearly half of online retailers are "very" or "extremely" confident that holiday sales this season will outperform last year, according to a new survey by Bigcommerce.

Retailers' Buy-Online, Pickup-in-Store Initiatives to Get Serious Test This Holiday Shopping

October 23, 2015

FierceRetail

Retailers with strong omnichannel initiatives stand to capture market share as consumers take advantage of in-store pickup and inventory look-up.

Chinese E-commerce Company Continues Its Expansion Drive in U.S., Europe

October 22, 2015

Bloomberg

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will open offices in three European countries and expand further in the U.S. as it seeks to revive growth and reassure jittery investors.

16 Percent Increase in Online Sales Expected to Boost Retail Growth in November, December

October 21, 2015

FierceRetail

RetailNext has predicted a positive U.S. retail performance for the months of November through December. Over the holidays, sales are expected to rise 2.8 percent, driven in large part by an exceptional 16.2 percent increase in digital sales.

Sixty Percent of U.S. Shoppers Used Online Retail Accounts in Past Year, Survey Says

October 20, 2015

Yahoo Finance

Sixty percent of Americans created or used an online account with a retailer in the last 12 months, which suggests convenience ranks top-of-mind for U.S. shoppers, according to Worldpay, a global payments company. In fact, 47 percent said they create online accounts because it is quicker and easier to shop.

'Healthy Growth' in Holiday Sales Predicted by Retailers' Trade Association

October 13, 2015

NRF

The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) to increase a solid 3.7 percent to $630.5bn - significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent. Holiday sales in 2015 are expected to represent approximately 19 percent of the retail industry’s annual sales of $3.2 tr. Additionally, NRF is forecasting online sales to increase between 6 and 8 percent to as much as $105bn.