November and December account for over 20% of total annual revenue for retailers. And on average, these holiday shopping months bring in 30% more revenue than non-holiday months. But that’s part of a downward trend, research firm RJMetrics reminded merchants. Holiday revenue Read more
Although the calendar says we have just changed seasons from summer to autumn, ecommerce pros see fertile ground where others see falling leaves. Consumers have been teaching retailers they are willing to shop earlier for their holiday wants and needs. Read more
On the face of it, government data suggests retail sales were down in December – but take a closer look, and it may not be the bad news it appears. (Keep in mind these are not online sales figures.) The US Read more
