Planning for holiday 2017 is well underway for many in the retail industry. In 2016, U.S. holiday retail sales rose 4.7 percent to $658.3 billion and e-commerce transactions grew by 12 percent YOY*. This trend is likely to continue in 2017, but retailers will still face significant challenges driving growth in a market that’s driven by price and convenience. Fortunately, it … [Read more...]