Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. American consumers defied expectations in June – typically ...

Retail’s “halo effect” — the idea that a purchase in one channel directly impacts purchases in another — has inspired many digital natives to open brick-and-mortar stores as a way to boost sales ...

The battle for retail media dollars is heating up. More than $10 billion in incremental ad spend is expected to flow into U.S. retail media in 2025, with retailers and brands alike scrambling for a ...

Some once-trusted retail chains have faded in relevance due to store closures, weaker inventory, and changing shopping habits ...

NEW YORK, Nov 25 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% after an unrevised 0.6% gain in August, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday, short of the 0.4% rise expected by economists polled by ...

AI-driven shopping tools, personalization strategies, and connected packaging are transforming physical retail into purpose-driven spaces focused on either convenience or immersive experiences.

During the festive holiday season, consumers turn out in full force, shopping lists in hand, and eager to buy just the right gift for everyone on their list. Many holiday purchases transpire online, ...

UK retail sales rise 0.7% in March, beating expectations ...