U.S. shoppers piled up the presents under their Christmas trees, but retailers were still a bit disappointed. The Commerce Department’s official tally shows what many suspected: Consumers did most of their holiday buying early …
U.S. consumers spent 5% less on consumer electronics during the last holiday season compared to a year earlier, according to a new report from NPD Group. Even at discounted prices, Americans bought fewer flat-screen televisions…
As more shoppers spend their money online, retailers are deciding where to put their e-marketing. According to a new ForeSee study, promotional emails were still far more effective at driving traffic to retail sites than social…
Americans are returning to indulging in specialty foods the way they did before the recession, and they’ll likely make big purchases of these affordable luxuries during the holidays. A recent survey showed 63% of American consu…
Retail sales have perked up, but consumers aren’t resuming their old habit of using credit cards to splurge on gifts. According to a new poll, more than half of American adults say they’re sticking with cash this holiday shoppi…