NRF Forecasts Retail Industry Sales Growth of 3.4 Percent in 2012
“Over the last 18 months, retailers have been on the forefront of the economic recovery – creating jobs, encouraging consumer spending, and investing in America,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “Our 2012 forecast is a vote of confidence in the retail industry and our ability to succeed... <+>
Beating Expectations, Holiday Retail Sales Rise 4.1 Percent, According to NRF
"The right mix of strong promotions, lean inventories and an emphasis on value put retailers in the perfect position to end the year on a high note," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “A better-than-expected holiday season is welcome news for an economic recovery that continues to be sluggish, and demonstrates... <+>
GATE 2 & GATE STORYCON Live in Los Angeles February 4, 2012!
Transforming The World by Transforming Entertainment and Media
For two-and-a-half hours on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Urth Café in Santa Monica, Calif., I sat across from John Raatz, the founder, board chairman, and CEO of GATE. I was there to interview him... <+>
M-Commerce Sales Shoot Up as More Consumers Buy via Mobile
Sales will nearly double this year and more than quadruple again by 2015
Mobile commerce is still small compared to the overall ecommerce market, but m-commerce sales are on a steep upward trajectory, thanks in part to increasing adoption of smartphones and rising mobile internet... <+>
Buoyed by Strong Black Friday Weekend, November Retail Sales Rise 4.5 Percent, According to NRF
Retail Industry Sees Sales Growth for Seventeenth Consecutive Month
“Though consumers remain concerned about the economy, they are demonstrating an increased willingness to spend this holiday season, not only on gifts but also on small luxuries for themselves... <+>
Black Friday Weekend Shines as Shoppers Line up for Deals, Spend Record $52 Billion
Number of Thanksgiving Day, Early Bird Shoppers Highest in Survey History
For those keeping score, consumers’ voracious appetites for great deals on Thanksgiving and Black Friday this year helped secure this weekend’s place in the record books. According to a National Retail Federation... <+>
December 26 To See Up To 60% Increase In Foot-Traffic Over Last Year
Calendar Shift May Catch Retailers Unprepared
Retailers may get a late Christmas gift this year - up to 60 percent more shoppers will walk through their doors on Dec. 26 than on the same day last year. Shoppers will come out in full force on the day after Christmas because it falls on a Monday for the first time... <+>
