This holiday shopping season saw a big surge in consumers shopping on mobile. HP's General Manager and Vice President of Americas Channel Stephanie Dismore breaks down the key trends in retail.
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, sales hit record highs of $14 billon, according to Adobe Analytics. Cyber Monday saw a record $6.59 billion in sales, up 17 percent from last year. Dismore says consumer spending on mobile is driving this growth.
On Cyber Monday, there was more than $2 billion worth of sales transacted through mobile devices, according to Adobe Analytics. Dismore says she expects to see strong reports on PCs and printers this holiday season. The key to the future of retail is combining the online and offline experience, says Dismore.
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American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days. Many companies delayed or canceled orders after President Donald Trump last month put a 145% tariff on items made in China. Importers still face relatively high tariffs, however, as well as uncertainty over what will happen in the coming weeks and months. The temporary truce was announced as retailers and their suppliers are looking to finalize their plans and orders for the holiday shopping season. They’re concerned a mad scramble to get goods onto ships will lead to bottlenecks and increased shipping costs.
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