According to new data from the Commerce Department, consumer spending in the United States was up 0.8 percent in February – the biggest monthly increase recorded since last July. Continue reading
Retailers looking to employ radio frequency identification technology as a means for improving store operations are driving growth of the RFID industry in general, according to a new report from RNCOS. Continue reading
While a number of retailers leverage Facebook as a means to promote goods and services, few are making use of it as a customer service tool. Continue reading
Gift cards have been a huge boon for the retail industry over the past few years. Continue reading
The retail sector has long been heralded as a creator of jobs, especially during the economic recession that eliminated so many employment opportunities. Continue reading
Many merchants use social media as a communication channel to interact with shoppers, but a new study suggests it can be just as effective for engaging employees. Continue reading
The Australian retail sector continued to grow in February, although the sluggish global economy and increased competition from internet merchants suggest 2012 could be another tough one for local companies. Continue reading
While economic conditions are slowly improving, a considerable number of Americans are still without jobs or any means to support themselves. Continue reading
