Americans to spend big this holiday despite gloomy economic views
Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year.
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Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year.
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Retailers are turning to what's called "algorithmic commerce," which tracks your searches and preferences and uses them to recommend items for you.
Analysis released Wednesday by the Ann Arbor-based American Customer Satisfaction Index showed growing demand cut customer service levels and satisfaction with online retail in the 2013 holiday shopping season -- even as satisfaction rose for traditional brick-and-mortar retail.
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Luxury shoppers are more likely to use mobile channels when shopping but are slightly less satisfied with e-commerce overall, according to the Luxury E-Retail Satisfaction Index released today by the Ann Arbor-based customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.
Compuware Corp.'s new report explores the correlation of poor application performance on e-commerce revenues, customer loyalty and brand image
Made from the Heart Custom Designs, started by Debbie and Tony LaJoice of Linden, recently launched a new e-commerce Web site. The Fenton digital marketing agency 3Sixty Interactive was responsible for the design and development of the new site, which facilitates the sale of bridal shower kits, baby shower kits, and unique handmade gifts.
Brand Labs, an e-commerce studio specializing in custom design and development for the Volusion shopping platform, has introduced a revenue-tracking app for Android mobile users: Volusion Snapshot.
Two e-commerce and Web site development firms, Ann Arbor-based Grand River and Milwaukee-based Zeon Solutions, Wednesday announced thier merger.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued a Request for Proposal seeking a contractor to partner in its e-commerce Web site, puremichiganstore.com, which sells merchandise carrying the Pure Michigan brand.
Uniform Country, an e-commerce retailer of medical scrubs, has joined the growing trend of online merchants hosting their storefronts on a managed cloud by selecting Michigan-based managed data center operator Online Tech to host their online retail website and database.
The Detroit-based disposable dental supply company AVO Dental Supplies has just launched a new Web site that was developed and built by the Sterling Heights-based digital advertising agency Aqaba Technologies' team of Web experts.
Ann Arbor-based Nexcess, an e-commerce Web hosting company and official Magento hosting provider, has announced the expansion of its Magento Web hosting product line at the company's United Kingdom facilities.
The Traverse City e-commerce company White Pine Marketing LLC, said Tuesday it had aunched a new Web site for consumer electronics.
Ann Arbor e-commerce developer Grand River Wednesday announced two client wins: Family Christian Stores to design and develop a new e-commerce system, and a Web site for Gander Mountain Academy, new professional firearms training centers in Gander Mountain stores.
Ann Arbor-based Grand River, an e-commerce development and integration service provider, announced a collaboration with Pitney Bowes Inc. to integrate Magento platform extensions with Pitney Bowes's ClearPath international e-commerce and logistics service.
Ann Arbor-based e-commerce developers Grand River announced the launch of an e-commerce site for Auburn Hills-based Vantage Point Concepts LLC.
Dell and QVC respectively lead the Web and mobile performers on the User Experience Index compiled by Compuware's Gomez Web performance management division.
Michigan's average gas prices are up 8 cents a gallon for regular unleaded fuel as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club reports.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan as CBS News Detroit tracks a low-pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes.
President Trump's visit to Michigan comes as early voting has begun for the state's Aug. 4 primary.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
Michigan's average gas prices are up 8 cents a gallon for regular unleaded fuel as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club reports.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Opening day has arrived for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. President Trump plans to visit Metro Detroit. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The U.S. and Iran refrained from fighting over the weekend, while discussing a possible resumption of negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. CBS News has this report.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor is scheduled to open at noon. Michigan State Police say motorists should be on the lookout for busier traffic near the bridge entrance.
A shooting at a food festival in Seattle Sunday night has left three people dead.
A strong cold front will increase the chance of severe thunderstorms in Metro Detroit on Monday, mainly during the afternoon and evening.