Online sales during the holiday season are likely to exceed their 2009 levels as shoppers shift away from shopping at some brick-and-mortar operations such as electronics and warehouse stores, said market research firm The NPD …
Apple is kicking off iPad sales at AT&T stores Thursday, a move that took a surprisingly long time given that Apple has already allowed other major retailers to offer the popular tablet computer for months.
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For retailers, this Christmas season is expected to be brighter than last year, even as continuing economic anxiety puts a damper on spending. Clothes, toys and video games are expected to do well in 2010.
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Retailer Kohl’s said on Wednesday that it plans to hire 40,000 temporary workers during this year’s holiday season at stores, distribution centers and credit operations nationwide — 7,000 more than last year. The shopping sea…
Borders, the nation’s second-largest book retailer, is trying a new tactic to gain a much-needed sales boost heading into the end of year shopping season: It’s opening 25 “pop-up” shops meant to last only for the holidays, the …