Two-thirds of shoppers say “no” to AI shopping assistants, survey finds.
Pair of reports find confidence surging at such firms.
Tariff-induced price hikes main driver behind pessimism: survey.
Worries over tariffs, another possible pandemic help drive such buys.
Rising costs causing more older workers to seek part-time jobs.
Apple, Amazon, Costco and Walmart rank high.
Shoppers expected to shell out $27.5 billion, NRF predicts.
Long-term showroom space to serve as industry hub.
Shorter time between Thanksgiving and Christmas ups sales forecast for day.
But while total number of shoppers dropped, in-store visits grew, NRF finds.
It can be sprinkled on any cat litter and utilizes color-changing technology that monitors for blood in urine.
Nearly three-quarters of consumers ready to pay more to shop at such firms: survey.
“The winter holidays are a treasured time for Americans, and they are prioritizing spending on family this holiday season.”
Findings reinforce hopes for a soft landing by the economy.
Members-only offers are key to winning — and keeping — new customers, survey shows.
Brands must engage consumers, not overwhelm them, during upcoming Christmas season: survey.
Execs say resources for detecting and reducing shrink are in short supply.
But overall U.S. economy grew by 206,000 posts for month.
Four in 10 Americans admit to boosting goods from stores, study shows.
Nearly a quarter of survey respondents expect to shell out more this year.
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