Mobile Apps are Springboard for the Holiday Shopping Season

| Oren Levy

Despite the proliferation of shopping channels, a recent study published by Oracle and Edison Research indicates that last year Christmas sales via smartphones and tablets were up 55%, and 37% of all online sales (or 8.9% of all total retail sales) were made directly via a mobile device.

Black Friday: Boom or Bust?

| Daniela Forte

A survey by JDA recently found that over 50% consumers who had an issue with home delivery of an online order over the past year say they are unlikely to shop with that retailer during the holiday season. See what other ways retailers could be impacted this holiday season.

REI Announces Company Will Be Closed on Black Friday

| Daniela Forte

In an effort to be authentic and setting themselves apart from other retailers, outdoor apparel brand REI announced it will close all of its 143 stores and ecommerce channel on Black Friday. In this video, CEO Jerry Stritzke talks about what prompted this decision.