Retail

Parents, College Students, Delayed Early Back-to-School Shopping | 2017

Amazon Unveils ‘Instant Pickup Service’ at Five College Campuses

More Americans Plan Cookouts, Fireworks and Road Trips for Independence Day 2017

Americans will be flying their red, white and blue this Independence Day.

How Big Box Retailers are Hurting, How Small Town Retailers Can Benefit

Independent merchants that provide specialized or local products that are not commodities can benefit from retailing trends.

Mother’s Day Spending to Reach Record-High | 2017

Consumers say they will spend more than ever, $23.8 billion, on Mother’s Day this year, Sunday, May 14.

Top 10 Trends That Pets Are Encouraging Their Humans to Follow in 2017

From whisker-friendly cat bowls to designer dog carrier bags, a large number of humans are trained to pamper their pets.

Are Americans Losing Their Love of Valentine’s Day? (If so, Shopping Local Will Help)

Our Favorite Local Bookseller’s (and Bestselling Author’s) Guide to Bookstore Destinations

Survey | Five Reasons a Holiday Shopper Might Spend More Than Planned

137.4 Million Americans Plan on Shopping This Thanksgiving Weekend