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EY Consumer Future Index: Economic Fears Abound, but Americans Still Plan to Spend for the Holidays

Retailers have reason to be positive about the holiday season — Americans are still planning to spend about…

News November 9
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Amazon has put a freeze on corporate hiring.

Facing Retail Economic Headwinds, Amazon Pauses Corporate Hiring

Amazon is the latest company to implement a hiring freeze as both the tech and retail sectors struggle…

News November 7
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Study: Economics, Not Millennials, Is The Force Changing The Retail Industry

It can be easy to fall into clichéd thinking about retail — like “Millennials care about experiences over…

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Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High As Retailers Prepare For 2017

As the holiday season concludes, retailers may have more to be excited about heading into 2017. U.S. shoppers…

News December 29
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Will Politics Put A Damper On Holiday 2016 Sales?

With the 2016 U.S. presidential election less than three months away and Brexit still an ongoing financial point…

Executive Viewpoints August 24
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Consumer Spending Reaches Seven-Year High, But Where’s The Money Going?

National consumer spending posted its largest one-month jump since 2009, with personal spending totals increasing 1.0% in April,…

News May 31
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Big Market, Big Goals: Adidas Plans 3,000 Stores In China

Adidas is planning to open 3,000 stores in China by 2020, making a major move into a market…

News March 4
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The Death Of Flash Sales

By Mona Bijoor, Founder & CEO, JOOR The Fashion Revolution is upon us and there will be no…

Executive Viewpoints March 24
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Holiday Predictions Uncertain In Light Of Government Shutdown

Predictions from Deloitte Consulting indicated that retailers and consumers alike were going to have a more pleasurable holiday…

News October 16
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