According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales increased 4% in 2024 to a record $994 billion during November and December alone. That make-or-break moment for the retail industry proves ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. A much-discussed theme of contemporary consumerism is the abundance of choice. While ...

The same SEO, UX and CRO concepts we use to help users find the correct product on a website apply to retail locations and in-store experiences. These include internal linking, cross-selling and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Holiday retail sales are expected to grow by 2.9% to 3.4% ...

Terry has 25 years experience in journalism and communications, reporting on a range of topics that include personal finance, telecommunications, Congress, government regulations, and criminal justice ...

The engine of this economy — consumers — slowed in May. Consumer spending is responsible for more than two-thirds of gross domestic product in the U.S. The gauge of the engine is, in this case, retail ...