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    How consumers will get through the holidays

    Inflation, tariffs and unemployment are taking a toll on shoppers, affecting how they will spend this year.

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    Visa, Mastercard reach legal pact with merchants

    The legal agreement, if approved by a federal court, could end two decades of litigation between the two biggest U.S. card networks and their merchant clients over credit card interchange fees.

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    Target debuts AI holiday gift finder

    Shoppers can enter details like age and interests to generate unique recommendations — just one of several tech updates during the season.

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    Funko reiterates going concern warning as profits drop

    The toy company in Q3 said that its cash flow may be insufficient to support its working capital needs within the next year.

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    Home Depot’s heartfelt holiday ads showcase Christmas tree farmers

    “The Right Tree” tells the story of how the home improvement retailer helps families find their perfect tree and is accompanied by a series of social videos.

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    In an AI world, Nordstrom is leaning into human care

    AI has a role to play, but when customers "really want the face-to-face, eye-to-eye, voice-to-voice connection,” the retailer is there to meet the need, Nordstrom’s Heather Bissell said.

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    Etsy spotlights importance of personalized gifting for holiday ads

    A campaign that builds on the online marketplace’s previous seasonal efforts showcases how it can help individuals express themselves. 

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    Pinterest taps into search and shopping data to create holiday gift guides

    Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and the Jonas Brothers have also curated shoppable boards as the social platform caters to gift buyers.

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    The Weekly Closeout: Nike vet joins Reebok and could AI boost the mall?

    Daniel Schachne, who also has a history with Jordan, will oversee the brand’s growth strategy. Meanwhile, David Simon sees at least one potential benefit from the AI shift.

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    Ikea profits take a hit from tariffs, affordability effort

    Despite the damage to the bottom line, the home goods giant will continue to tamp down prices for franchisees and customers this year.

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    Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time: NRF

    Consumers are expected to spend an average of $890 each, marking the second-highest amount in the survey’s 23-year history.

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    4 retailers that need a win this holiday season

    From nailing their merchandise offerings to ensuring inventory levels remain healthy, these retailers are striving to land on consumers’ nice lists.

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    Amazon takes Haul international through Bazaar app launch

    To gain market share from rivals Temu and Shein, the e-commerce giant is expanding the reach of its new app, featuring ultra-low-priced products.

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    Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

    The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found.

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    What do shoppers want from AI this holiday season?

    Growing attention makes AI adoption feel urgent, but that doesn’t mean businesses should rush implementation.

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    Chewy ramps up creator storefronts ahead of holiday season

    More than 600 creators have signed up for the Chewy Storefronts platform, enabling them to curate shoppable product lists relevant to their audiences.

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    Wayfair pilots small-format store in Ohio

    The Columbus store, set to open in late 2026, will be about half the size of the brand’s other locations.

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    Inside Lowe’s social-first holiday push as Gen Alpha enters the market

    Chief Marketing Officer Jen Wilson explains how the home improvement retailer measures the success of in-store experiences and its new creator network.

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    Bath & Body Works makes Grand Central smell like Fresh Balsam for the holidays

    The retailer is bringing an immersive campaign to train stations and movie theaters across the country. 

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    Allbirds leans on new product launches to stoke turnaround

    The footwear brand’s legacy styles are fading as marketing focuses on performance and design innovations, contributing to a revenue miss in Q3.

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    Can Claire’s make a comeback?

    Investment firm Ames Watson spoke with Retail Dive about its approach to reinvigorating the brand after buying it out of bankruptcy.

    Updated Nov. 5, 2025
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    Retail industry remains one of ‘hardest hit’ from 2025 job cuts

    The federal government again did not publish its monthly jobs report, but Challenger, Gray & Christmas data shows another period of high layoffs across sectors.

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    Under Armour CFO to exit next year

    Dave Bergman has spent 21 years with the retailer, nine of them as its financial chief, and will be replaced by Samsonite executive Reza Taleghani.

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    Saks Global pins hope on stylists, top sellers

    The luxury conglomerate may be trying to woo top-notch stylists and their high-spending customers back to Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. To succeed, the company will need inventory it may not have.

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    Amazon sues Perplexity over AI shopping agents

    The mass e-commerce company — which alleges Comet agents are covertly making purchases for users — is open to third-party agentic commerce, but on its own terms.