Holiday shopping sales figures are in, and most statistics are better than expected. But one noteworthy trend we can garner is how independent retailers fared, something I discuss at length in the latest edition of Retail Rap. To me, one of the most noteworthy trends of this holiday season was the robust performance of independent […]
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Black Friday is Back!
Initial reports indicate record-breaking sales on Black Friday, but will that continue and translate into a strong holiday shopping season? In this week’s Retail Rap, I offer my views on what retailers and consumers can expect over the next several weeks. Behind the raw numbers, what was interesting to me was how the extended hours […]
Holidazed: Retail prices may creep up before Christmas
Waiting until the last minute to get the best holiday shopping deals may backfire for some this year. In the latest edition of Retail Rap, I discuss industry trends that could push prices up as we move closer to Christmas. If you’re someone who puts off your holiday shopping until the last minute to save […]
‘Tis the Season…already?
I’ve noticed that the holiday shopping season appears to be starting early this year, and that may be do to uncertainty over the economy from retailers still, but in this week’s edition of Retail Rap I discuss why an earlier holiday shopping season may not be a bad thing. Has anyone else noticed that the […]
