Holidays

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    Macy’s cautiously optimistic about the holidays

    The department store retailer had its strongest Q3 comps in over three years, but said it’s braced for a cautious consumer and the impact of tariffs.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    BNPL drives over $1B in online spend on Cyber Monday

    Overall spending on the digital shopping day topped $14 billion in the U.S., per Adobe Analytics. Shopify also touted record sales despite technical difficulties.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    How retailers can win over shoppers during the holidays

    Retailers are pulling all the levers to drive loyalty during the industry’s all-important quarter.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    E-commerce growth surpasses stores on Black Friday, with sales up over 10%

    Top-selling sectors over the holiday weekend included apparel and athletics, according to early data.

    By • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber

    In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Winners and losers of Black Friday 2025

    Online discounts were flat year over year. However, some retailers won with exclusive giveaways that enticed customers into stores.

    By • Nov. 29, 2025
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    Urban Outfitters expects highly promotional holiday

    Traffic, sales and profits surged in Q3, but now customers are waiting on discounts. “They know that the promotions are coming,” CEO Dick Hayne said.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
  • Martha Stewart poses in a denim-wrapped kitchen for American Eagle's 2025 holiday campaign.
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    Why American Eagle tapped Martha Stewart to extend its reach beyond Gen Z

    After making headlines with its fall campaign, the retailer is targeting gift givers and recipients alike for the next chapter of its “Give Great Jeans” holiday push. 

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Can artificial Christmas tree companies spruce things up for next year?

    No one wanted to put tariffs on Christmas, says the National Tree Company CEO. But what happens when your raw materials are made outside the U.S.?

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Almost all Gen Zers plan to shop Black Friday week

    While average spending is down, participation in the event is up across generations, an encouraging sign for the blockbuster holiday.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    How Gen Z is reshaping holiday marketing — and what brands can do about it

    The cohort’s reliance on social media and influencers for product discovery remains, while new levels of comfort with retail media and AI take shape.

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Black Friday vs Small Business Saturday

    Black Friday is a consumer-oriented race for the best deals, while Small Business Saturday is a celebration of community. Get to know the nuances of both events.

    By David Oliveira, Kinetic Chief Revenue Officer • Nov. 24, 2025
  • A Walmart storefront showcases its refreshed brand identity, with a new typeface and the spark logo set apart as a standalone asset.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Walmart heads to Nasdaq and October lacks federal sales data

    The move signals the mass merchant’s “tech-powered” growth strategy. Meanwhile, it’s now two months without government data on retail sales.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 21, 2025
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    QVC launches holiday pop-up in New York City

    The two-day event, featuring Kathy Hilton as Mrs. Claus, is spread across 10 rooms including the Claus-et, Yuletide Lounge, Kringle Kitchenette and Haute Chocolate Bar.

    By Howard Ruben • Updated Nov. 20, 2025
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    The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

    Retail Dive touches base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Old Navy taps DoorDash for same-day deliveries

    The effort, which comes amid increased interest in on-demand apparel deliveries, allows shoppers to order denim, holiday-themed pajamas and more.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2025
  • Actor Walton Goggins (right) appears as the Grinch alongside Mindy Lou Who in new holiday ads from Walmart.
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    How Walmart is deploying the Grinch to boost holiday marketing

    The Dr. Seuss icon, played by Walton Goggins, appears in new ads and a Times Square takeover showcasing deals on products like the Switch 2. 

    By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Retail roulette: How Trump’s tariffs altered buying

    Ever-changing tariff rates have introduced uncertainty and confusion for retail buyers. But could they also present an opportunity for new supply chain strategies?

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Courtesy of Spencer Gifts and Spirit Halloween Superstores
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    The Weekly Closeout: Spirit Christmas opens and Revlon develops first Champion fragrance

    The sister brand of Spirit Halloween opened locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, while Champion's scent collection will debut in 2027.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 14, 2025
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    On says tariff-driven price increases have been ‘very well received’

    The athletics brand plans to sell at full price this holiday season and stressed that its affluent customer base is “not price sensitive.”

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Amazon brings back early Black Friday sale

    The 12-day event features “millions” of deals on categories like home, electronics, beauty and apparel.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2025
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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. 

    By Aaron Baar • Nov. 12, 2025
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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.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2025
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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.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
  • Home Depot's 2025 holiday campaign imagery showcasing a young boy decorating a Christmas tree.
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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.

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 12, 2025
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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.

    By • Nov. 11, 2025