Retail Sales Rebound in April; Increase 0.6 Percent
“In the face of higher taxes and sequester, consumers provided the economy a bit of a reprieve this month,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Despite colder spring weather and an early Easter... <+>
Entrepreneurs Practice What They Preach by Sourcing and Shopping Small, According to American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor
When it comes to supporting their local communities, small business owners practice what they preach. According to the American Express OPEN® Small Business Monitor, 70 percent of entrepreneurs say they purchase and source goods and services from other small businesses... <+>
Cold Weather & Economic Policy Dampen March Retail Sales, Says NRF
Consumers cooled spending in March as the impact of colder weather across the country and harmful fiscal policy, namely the payroll tax hike, caught up to the economy and weakened retail sales.... <+>
A Retail Reality: Why Doing Well By Doing Good Is More Important Than Ever
As our world grows ever more interconnected, companies—including retailers—face growing pressure from their customers to do business in a socially responsible way. And in an increasingly cause-conscious planet, doing good is also very good for business because it encourages customer goodwill and loyalty... <+>
Survey Finds Consumers Using Pinterest to Engage With Retailers More Than Facebook, Twitter
For retailers engaged in the social media sphere, customizing their approach with social and mobile strategies is leading to social commerce success. The report outlines that as social media continues to grow, retailers are actively evaluating where their customers want them to be. The survey found company blogs... <+>
