Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive retail sales in May, reports the National Retail Federation (NRF). May retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants,…
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The Cisco Customer Experience Report surveyed 1,511 consumers across ten countries to reveal their desired retail shopping experience. Retailers who want to stay competitive should be aware…
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and 20 retailers have asked a federal judge to reject a proposed settlement over credit card swipe fees. The organizations allege …
The U.S. Consumer-Confidence Index climbed to a five-year high of 76.2 in May from an upwardly revised 69.0 in April, the Conference Board reports. The increase…
By Kirk Bachelder As summer gears up, retailers must predict up and coming trends for fall 2013 to ensure high sales and repeat customers. Next season’s…
Ron Cates, Constant Contact’s email and social media marketing expert, was the keynote speaker at the Independent Retailer Conference held May 20th in New York City.…
Retail sales excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants rose 0.6 percent in April seasonally adjusted from the previous month and increased 3.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year. Strengthening…
The long-debated Internet sales tax issue is nearing an end with the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act by a binding vote of 69…
Sumner Communications, Inc. is thrilled to announce the merger of our publications, Web Wholesaler Magazine and INDEPENDENT RETAILER, to form a single, strong and comprehensive monthly…
Twice annually, New York Fashion Week gives retailers insights into which looks will make the leap from couture to pop culture in the coming seasons. Femininity…