Retail Growth

It was reported that December’s consumer confidence level of 60 was something to be positive about, but how is this increase actually affecting shopping habits? According to a report on Bloomberg.com, “Sales at U.S. retailers increased in January by the most in four months.” In fact, the Commerce Department confirmed there was a 0.4 percent [...]

Buyer Confidence Ebbs as Worry, Fear and Uncertainty Loom

Shoppers’ belief in the growing economic rebound is being shaken as they find higher price tags, a new report says.

Shipping Solutions From LSC

As prices plummet and soar at the gas pump, calculating and managing shipping costs can be a real drain on a retailer’s business. There’s no getting around the need to move goods from sellers to buyers, but the costs involved (from researching many shipping rates to grappling with big carriers who give good rates to [...]