For Retailers, 2012 All About Customer Interaction and Experience, NRF/KPMG Report Finds
Growing mobile capabilities, web personalization tactics top strategic priorities for retailers
In an effort to build customer engagement, capture wallet share and accelerate sales growth, retailers in 2012 will focus on a number of customer-centric functions, including IT and ecommerce investments... <+>
Positive January Retail Sales Provide Strong Start to New Year, According to NRF
Sales Rise 4.0 Percent Year-Over-Year
Building on the momentum of a strong holiday shopping season and propelled by gift card redemptions and warm weather, retailers’ January sales saw solid growth across the board... <+>
Americans to Pull Out All the Stops This Valentine’s Day
NRF Survey Finds Total Spending to Reach $17.6 Billion
Love may not cost a thing, but consumers this year are set to spoil their friends, family and loved ones this Valentine’s Day in a very big way. According to NRF’s 2012 Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGinsight... <+>
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... <+>
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... <+>
