Black Friday weekend shopping traffic exceeds NRF predictions

More consumers made purchases during the five-day period than anticipated, and both stores and mobile shopping saw gains year over year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 5, 2024

Simon sees traffic bump during Black Friday weekend

The mall company has bucked the trend of declining in-store traffic during the industry’s busiest shopping period.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 3, 2024

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The state of small business

Disruptions from the pandemic, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to bedevil operations for small businesses.

By Retail Dive staff

Nearly 75% of baby boomers plan to use pay-later services this holiday season

Consumers in that generation are often on fixed incomes and mindful of avoiding high-interest credit card debt, according to Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 3, 2024

The critical role of loyalty programs during the holiday shopping season

Unlock holiday success with loyalty programs that deliver value, insights and lasting connections.

By Roger Willams, Director of Loyalty Center of Excellence at Marigold • Dec. 2, 2024

Winners and losers of Black Friday 2024

With deals all spread out and e-commerce surging even on Thanksgiving Day, the red-letter event seems to be losing its punch.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2024

The Backroom: Amazon Haul and the state of retail

Join Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon’s answer to Temu, Walmart’s progress and Target’s struggles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 28, 2024

Nearly 30% of shoppers will purchase beauty as a holiday gift

Headed into the season prestige beauty sales are up, with Gen Alpha contributing to growth in the segment. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 20, 2024

Consumers plan to spend $125B over Thanksgiving weekend

That’s about $5 billion less than shoppers spent during the five-day period in 2023, according to a recent survey from ICSC.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 20, 2024

It’s a shorter holiday season. Does that matter?

There are five fewer days between Black Friday and Christmas Day compared to 2023. Here’s how retailers — and consumers — are preparing themselves.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 19, 2024

Retailers confront trust issues as generative AI becomes commonplace

Generative AI can win over reluctant shoppers by offering personalization or help with finding deals, experts say.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 18, 2024

US holiday retail sales to reach $1 trillion

About a quarter of those sales will occur online this year, a Forrester report predicts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2024

Holiday sales growth expected to stay below 10-year average

Retailers are likely to lean on discounts to drive sales as consumers continue feeling the pressure of inflation, according to an S&P Global Ratings report.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 14, 2024

‘Contradictions and mixed signals’ in the economy won’t affect holiday sales growth: NRF

The trade organization is maintaining its holiday forecast for the year, stating that households are in decent financial shape. 

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 11, 2024

CEOs say personalization is the key to success in music retail

The leaders of two of America’s top musical instrument retailers, Guitar Center and Sweetwater, say guiding customers through product discovery is key to sustaining sales momentum.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 11, 2024

67% of parents will use BNPL to finance the holidays

Parents are using pay later plans to justify large purchases and better manage their finances, according to a new survey. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2024

27% of shoppers will switch retailers, abandon purchase if they come across locked-up products: report

More than half of consumers report seeing more merchandise locked up in stores in the past year, according to a recent survey from Numerator.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 6, 2024

As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

Some retailers could get hit hard by policies promised by the president-elect, especially tariffs and taxes, though tax breaks may be a tailwind.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2024

Adapting to consumer spending habits in 2024

Learn how grocery shopping trends have changed in 2024 and how your brand can adapt to the new spending habits.

Nov. 4, 2024

Personalization 101: How to use simple data to create tailored retail experiences

Personalization is powerful—why are so many retailers missing the mark? Learn how to get it right.

Nov. 4, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Brooks Running hits revenue record and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet acquires former Big Lots stores

The running brand surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to date, while Ollie’s acquired more leases from the bankrupt discounter.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 1, 2024

The Backroom: Retailers creeping it real

Halloween will drive $11.6 billion in spending this year. Plus, it’s fun!

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2024

Product review videos to influence holiday shopping

YouTube, Facebook and Instagram are the top social media platforms shoppers are using for research this season, according to a Circana report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024

Most consumers plan to shop online this holiday season

While some people started shopping during October’s promotions, most consumers plan to start next month, according to research by Bain & Company.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2024

Why some retail has been resilient against Amazon

It's about the products — and the people.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2024

Let the ghoul times roll: Why retailers love Halloween

Companies are engaging with the fall holiday earlier than ever. Because, as it turns out, Halloween is a big moneymaker. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2024