WEST BEND, WIS.  Mark Mathews, vice president of research development and industry analysis for the National Retail Federation, acknowledged e-commerce, or online shopping, is no doubt a part of consumer shopping habits. However, he also admitted he was surprised to see retail brick-and- mortar stores remain strong, despite the option of online shopping, the Daily Read More →

ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF SEPT. 16-17 AND THEREAFTER – In this May 16, 2017, photo, Stephen Potandy of West Bend smiles as he looks over the store directory during the grand opening ceremony for Meijer in West Bend, Wis. West Bend Daily News via AP John Ehlke WEST BEND, WIS.  Mark Mathews, vice president of research Read More →

Americans are filling up their virtual shopping carts fast, a new study has found. According to GlobalWebIndex’s bi-annual report on the latest trends in online commerce, 8 in 10 American internet users shop online. The report also found high engagement rates across all major demographics. Key 2016 Online Shopping Statistics The study revealed some more interesting insights: Read More →