Reasons for in-store versus online shopping are somewhat similar
Retailers know that consumer preferences vary, whether it pertains to certain products, service interactions or which brands they like better. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Retailers boosted their holiday hiring efforts in 2012
For the 2012 holiday shopping season, retailers across the United States brought on extra employees to help with the influx of customers hitting stores and websites. Continue reading
Trends impacting the retailing industry in 2013
Each new year, there are several trends and best practices that emerge for a variety of industries, and it’s certainly no different for the retail sector. Continue reading
Holiday season sees big boosts in ecommerce spending
There was much speculation leading up to the 2012 holiday shopping season, as retailers were not sure how American consumers would spend during the last part of the year. Continue reading
UK retailers see holiday sales success with ecommerce
Retail sales amounts in the United Kingdom have been fluctuating over the past few months, as businesses have been struggling to boost revenue and customer satisfaction. Continue reading
First holiday retail sales figures look promising
Before, during and after the 2012 holiday shopping season, retailers were cautiously optimistic about how well they would do, as they felt consumers were hesitant about visiting merchants’ stores and websites. Continue reading
Retailers can drive customer engagement with social media
The importance of social media is not lost on retailers – many businesses are on the sites to promote their products and help consumers resolve their service issues. Continue reading
Smartphones making their way into the retail shopping realm
There are a variety of ways consumers browse for and purchase retail products, and recent technological advances are helping to make the shopping experience easier for customers. Continue reading
Ecommerce retailers should expect labeling changes from FTC
When running an ecommerce website, there are many rules and regulations that internet retailers must follow. Continue reading
Retail sales increase, but holiday figures may not be great
Retailers throughout the country saw an influx in the number of consumers hitting their stores and websites over the past few months. Continue reading
