Shoppers are still being careful with their money and hunting for bargains, but generally positive October sales numbers suggest that consumers are beginning to look beyond the basics.
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Consumers are still cautious about spending as the effects of the recession linger. But many retailers are feeling more optimistic as we head into the holiday shopping season. Here’s a look at the people who are leading retail …
Some merchants adjusted quickly to the “new normal” of penny-pinching shoppers, but others are still struggling with shrinking consumer budgets or headwinds they were fighting before the bottom fell out. Here’s a look at the tw…
Knowing customers’ likes and dislikes is about as basic as it gets in retailing. But for years, national department stores got it wrong. More concerned with controlling costs, big retailers focused on sameness. Not anymore.
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September retail sales were stronger than expected, raising hopes for the holiday season. But even with the surprising numbers, most merchants are still cautious and treading carefully around skittish consumers.
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