Consumer spending declined in December, says Deloitte
According the latest Consumer Spending Index from Deloitte, consumers spent less money in December at retail locations, although prospects aren’t as bad as they initially sound. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
One in 10 customers browse the web from mobile devices
If retailers don’t have a mobile-optimized website, now is the time to at least consider one. Continue reading
Despite surge of ecommerce spending, brick-and-mortar will still be retail mainstay
Traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores have felt mounting pressure to expand their online presence, but that doesn’t mean the in-store experience is dying. Continue reading
Global retailing industry to hit $9.7 trillion by 2015
While the retail industry was notable in that it was one of the few sectors that did well in 2012, that success wasn’t limited to the United States. Continue reading
NRF: More jobs translates into greater retail success
In President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, he spoke in-depth about the importance of jobs to the revival of the national economy. Continue reading
There is a fine line when it comes to fraud prevention
Shopping online is tremendously convenient for consumers – the web enables them to make purchases without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home. Continue reading
Online retailers are quick to ship, but returns aren’t as fast
The worldwide web has changed how many companies do business, not the least of which is the retail sector. Continue reading
Mobile coupon redemption rates to hit 8 percent by 2016
Retail software and store operations are constantly adopting, implementing and accommodating new technologies. Continue reading
Valentine’s Day to be a boon for retailers and restaurants
Retail POS technology may see increased use over the next few weeks, as experts predict an increase in sales for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading
Retail to see swift changes in technology during next three years
In the past five years, technologies have changed rapidly driven by advancements in mobile devices including the smartphone and the tablet computer. Continue reading