Subscription commerce is one of the fastest growing online segments. In 2017, the subscription box industry is on track to generate $40 billion in revenue. The 2nd annual Subscription Summit will host the leading entrepreneurs, subscription box founders and supply Read more
Google executives published the following post on the Google corporate blog last week (Note: Google Home is a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant): What do you need to get done today? If picking up paper towels or stocking up on Read more
The National Retail Federation released its economic forecast for 2017, projecting that retail industry sales, which exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants, will grow between 3.7 and 4.2 percent over 2016. Online and other non-store/online sales, which are included in Read more
American consumers will spend an average of $75 for a total of $14.1 billion as an estimated 188.5 million watch the Atlanta Falcons face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI on February 5, according to the National Retail Read more
With Generation Z expected to comprise 40% of the North American Population by 2020, retailers must address the needs of this generation and understand its purchasing power in households. According to a survey conducted by HRC Retail Advisory, recognizing the Read more
On the heels of an unprecedented year, the Staples National Small Business Survey has revealed optimism among small business owners as they kick off 2017. The survey, commissioned by Staples and conducted by Wakefield Research, discovered that 85% of American Read more
SCORE launched the fourth annual American Small Business Championship – a national competition to celebrate small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the nation, made possible with a grant from Sam’s Club. The open call for applications begins today, and Read more
Holiday retail sales during November and December increased 4 percent over 2015 to $658.3 billion, as a strengthening economy encouraged consumers to spend even more freely than expected, the National Retail Federation said today. The number includes $122.9 billion in Read more
Got a compliment or a gripe about an online marketplace you use? Let them know exactly how you feel! Sellers Choice Awards are back for the 8th year – it’s time to give the marketplaces on which you sell feedback Read more
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released its Post-Holiday Shopping Survey, finding that consumers spent an average of $711 on gifts and other holiday-related items this holiday season. This represents a 16 percent increase over 2015’s post-holiday survey results Read more
