Small Business Sales Continue to Rise in the New Year
Payments and financial services technology provider Fiserv, Inc. published the Fiserv Small Business Index for January 2025. Sales growth persisting through January was a welcome start to the new year for small businesses, many of which were coming off a strong holiday season.
Companies Scaling Back DEI Commitments in 2025
A new survey conducted by Resume.Org found that 1 in 8 companies are reducing or eliminating DEI efforts this year, with many citing shifts in the political climate as a key factor.
December Sales Show Strong Growth
Retail sales jumped strongly in December, boosted in part by two busy holiday shopping days during Thanksgiving weekend falling in the final month of the year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
eTail Palm Springs 2025
eTail Palm Springs is coming back to the the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Springs, California from February 24-27. With a focus on e-commerce and digital marketing, this retail event will feature a variety of speakers and educational sessions discussing the latest trends in e-commerce.
Shoplifting Incidents Jump 93% Since Pre-COVID
Retailers reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same time period, according to an NRF study.
Top Headaches for Supply Chain Managers for 2025
Based on a survey of 1,000 U.S. supply chain managers, the Supply Chain Integrity Outlook 2025 by Impinj research report reveals a data accuracy gap that leaves retailers struggling to find the level of insights, visibility and accuracy required to drive confidence in their supply chain and respond quickly to market changes.
Local vs. Online: Where Shoppers Are Spending This Holiday Season
A recent Lightspeed Commerce survey reveals some nuances when it comes to shopping locally. While many stated that shopping locally is important to them, their enthusiasm often varies depending on pricing, quality and experience.
157 Million Consumers to Shop on Super Saturday
An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to an NRF survey. The estimate is up from 141.9 million Super Saturday shoppers last year and is the second-highest number after 2022’s 158.5 million figure.
November Experienced Sales Growth
Moderate retail sales growth continued in November even as two of the holiday season’s busiest shopping days bumped over into December and weren’t included in the month’s totals.
Small Business Insights for 2025
American Express issued its new Amex Trendex: Small Business Edition, finding that small businesses anticipate a period of stability in 2025, while they invest in technology to drive business growth.
