On Oct 17, the Department of Commerce reported that retail sales in September increased 0.7% month over month, significantly beating the consensus estimate of 0.3%. Moreover, the metric for August was ...

In an era when digital convenience often reigns supreme, physical stores face the challenge of declining foot traffic. Despite the undeniable appeal of online shopping, which offers unparalleled speed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Clara covers consumer brands shaping tomorrow's retail landscape. A new study by research firm Forrester forecasts that e-commerce ...

Despite a slowdown in e-commerce sales the past two years, global online retail sales are expected to grow from $4.4 trillion in 2023 to $6.8 trillion by 2028 at an 8.9% compound annual growth rate, ...

The Amplify Online Retail ETF offers diversified exposure to online retail, with 78 holdings and a focus on U.S.-based companies. E-commerce sales trends remain strong, with significant growth in 2024 ...

Detroit retail casinos hit $108.2M (up 0.1% YoY), MGM leads with 47% share; online iGaming dips to $233.2M after record ...

Online shopping was booming in the years leading up to 2005, when the National Retail Federation (NRF) first coined the term “Cyber Monday.” Amazon was founded in 1994, eBay launched in 1995 and ...

E-commerce offers convenience and scale, while in-store shopping provides sensory experiences and personal service; many ...

As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

The pandemic-induced surge in online retail sales is beginning to level off, according to Adobe's latest Digital Economy Index. Launched earlier this year, Adobe's Digital Economy Index analyzes ...

During this year’s upcoming holiday season, 53% of online sales are forecast to happen on mobile devices, according to a new Adobe Analytics report. Adobe projects that mobile shopping will ...

Online shopping is more than a hobby for those who get a thrill out of traversing the biggest mall in the world: the internet. It’s also a sport. How else to explain Monica Corcoran Harel’s reaction ...