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For last-minute holiday gift buying and, really, all-year shopping, it’s no secret: consumers have increasingly turned to their computers and handheld devices as gateways to a global world of retailing. Following the brick-and-mortar stores, online retailers haven’t skipped out on the shopping …

Some consumers might complain about retailers’ push to make Thanksgiving a big shopping day, but others would even shop on Christmas, if given the opportunity. About 18 percent of American consumers would head to retail outlets if they opened at …

Your company’s online reputation can significantly impact your business, but negative online reviews aren’t all bad. Shoppers are increasingly reliant on online reviews when deciding where to shop, and about 44 percent of consumers use the site Yelp to look up businesses, …

The baby boomer generation is shifting from planning DIY jobs to hiring professionals to do projects for them, and The Home Depot is taking note and shifting gears, as well. The big-box retailer is paying attention to its largest customer base, and at a …

U.S. employment numbers were solid for the month of November. The unemployment rate stayed steady at 5 percent and 211,000 new jobs were added nationally, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From October to November, the number of …

The holiday shopping season is already in high gear, and it looks like consumer confidence will translate to higher holiday sales this year, according to a study by Synchrony Financial. The study found that of the consumers surveyed, 47 percent are …

Thanksgiving weekend proved busy for retail, as millions of consumers shopped in stores and online. While Black Friday doesn’t necessarily garner the same frenzy from consumers it once did, the weekend still brought millions out to score deals and discounts, according to The Washington Post. …

When homeowners debate painting the walls in their home, one of the biggest reasons they abandon the project may be due to the uncertainty of the final look. Since doubt makes many consumers hesitant to paint, big box retailer Home Depot released the app …