Between November and December, seven of nine retail categories tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau also saw year-over-year gains in total sales.

Capgemini found that customer satisfaction with Gen AI technology has decreased year-over-year, dipping from 41% in 2023 to 37% in 2024.

Oversight of the planemaker will soon pass to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration once he begins his second term in office on January 20.

One of the most significant challenges within the modern-day supply chain and logistics landscape is the management of product repairs.

Across Appriss Retail's 60 U.S. retail clients, total merchandise returns in 2024 were valued at $685 billion, and made up more than 13% of all sales.

The largest increase in returns came from cosmetics and personal care items, which saw a 36% year-over-year jump.

The Port of Portland has managed T6 itself since 2017, making it the only West Coast container terminal with a public operator.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were critical of DeJoy's plan, pointing to concerns over disproportionate impacts on mail deliveries to rural communities.

According to the ICSC, holiday shoppers are planning to spend more than $700 on gifts this year — the most since 2018.

Efforts by retailers and e-commerce brands to implement environmentally friendly home-delivery initiatives are frequently butting up against consumers’ financial constraints.