Retail took some surprising twists in 2024, as the view forward from 2023 didn’t reveal how the way forward would have so many twists and turns. Of course, some developments fell into old patterns and some weaker retailers fell by the wayside. Meanwhile, an...
Coresight Research’s annual year-ahead outlook concludes a substantial proportion of retailers will move toward a unified strategy supporting seamless transitions connecting shopper touch points while leveraging emergent technology in consumer service and...
Ulta Beauty topped analyst estimates in its third quarter with a lift from comparable sales gains. The beauty and personal care retailer also launched a “Wicked” promotion across its business in connection with the recently released feature film. Net...
More than half of 2024 Cyber Weekend shoppers made purchases mostly or only online, while continuing concern about higher prices factored notably in their shopping and purchase choices, according to market research company Numerator. Numerator surveyed more than 9,600...
Target reported shopper caution in discretionary spending pressured the retailer’s third-quarter sales and earnings, which fell short of expectations. Net earnings were $854 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, versus $971 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, in...
