US retailers’ November 2013 sales roundup
Steep discounts, flexible store opening times, price matching and free shipping were not enough to win US shoppers over in…
US holiday season off to a slow start
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US holiday season gets off to a slow start
A combination of cold weather, promotions and price cuts saw millions of Americans shop for holiday gifts over the Thanksgiving…
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US: Shoppers to spend US$286 each over holiday weekend
US shoppers plan to spend an average of US$286 over the Thanksgiving weekend, split evenly between the Internet and stores, according to…
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US: October retail sales rise lifts holiday hopes
An increase in US retail sales in October, helped by gains at clothing and department stores, has raised hopes for…
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US: Promotions set to drive holiday spending
Nearly three-quarters of this year's holiday purchases will be influenced by promotional offers such as free shipping and returns, according…
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US: “Tricky” holiday period looms for retailers
Shoppers intend to spend more or the same as last year during the holiday season, but US retailers face a…
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US: Holiday spending seen on the rise this year
US shoppers are expected to spend 11% more during the holiday season, new research suggests, with apparel ranked number two…
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US: Holiday sales seen rising 3.9%
Holiday retail sales in the US will rise 3.9% to US$602.1bn this November and December, according to the latest forecast.…