Holidays
-
Nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to shop in stores
While online shopping is returning to pre-pandemic behaviors, there is a generational divide between those who shop on computers versus mobile devices, according to Experian.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2024 -
What to know about holiday consumers this year
How much will this year’s anomalies — including a presidential election, inflation and a super-short season — affect shopping in 2024?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Trendline
Inside the 2024 holiday season
Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.
By Retail Dive staff -
Amazon will reprise holiday beauty sale
This year the e-commerce giant will be competing for attention not just with rival retailers but also the November election.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Kohl’s nearly doubles holiday gift assortment
The department store is leaning into value pricing this season, with “hundreds” of gifts under $10 and “thousands” of toys under $20.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Primark plans a Manhattan flagship and Walmart expands pet offerings
The global retailer will set up shop minutes away from Macy’s Herald Square store, as the big-box giant opens more Pet Services centers.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end
The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.
By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Gap and Cult Gaia launch holiday capsule collection
The 35-piece collaboration includes both women’s and children’s pieces.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Spirit Halloween tests Christmas stores
The specialty retailer is opening 10 Spirit Christmas pop-up locations in the Northeast this fall.
By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Anthropologie, The Met launch collection for the holidays
The 44-piece homeware collection includes dinnerware, glassware, textiles and candles.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Looking to replace pumpkin spice? Stop looking.
One day there may be another innovative product that hits the cultural zeitgeist, but even then experts say the fall favorite is here to stay.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Black Friday to Cyber Monday US retail sales to hit ‘record’ $75B
That’s up 5% from last year. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday is seeing its relevance fade, according to a Bain & Company report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again
For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail's busiest quarter.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Bath & Body Works teams up with ‘Emily in Paris’ for the holidays
A limited-time collection of 50 products inspired by the Netflix series will debut in stores and online in November.
By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 3, 2024 -
PwC expects 7% bump in average holiday spending, increased traffic to stores
Despite easing inflation, however, consumers remain selective and motivated by price.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Here’s how retailers are staffing up for the 2024 holiday season
With e-commerce expected to surge once again, extra fulfillment center workers are just as critical as store staff for many.
By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 4, 2024 -
Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery
Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Kohl’s kicks off holiday shopping with October deals event
The department store joins other major retailers offering fall promotions with its “3 Days of Deals” sale.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Party City cuts prices on 2K items ahead of the holidays
The celebrations and events retailer said it’s responding to consumers, who continue to feel budgetary pressure.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Most holiday shoppers will buy a gift for themselves this year
Consumers will spend over $1,200 on gifts, food, decor and experiences for the season, according to JLL, and roughly 83% will buy something for themselves.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Online holiday sales in the US to hit record $240.8B: Adobe Analytics
The number of purchases done on mobile devices is expected to grow more than 10% compared to last year and will make up 53.2% of all online shopping.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Lowe’s to offer October members-only sale
In a company first, the retailer is offering early deals for loyalty program customers.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Column
The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store
Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Halloween spending to reach $11.6B this year: NRF
This year won’t likely reach 2023’s record-breaking numbers, with over a third of consumers buying seasonal items at discounters.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Walmart plots October sales event to compete with Target, Amazon
The retailer is giving its Walmart+ members a 12-hour head start on shopping deals that will open to everyone on Oct. 8.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2024 -
More than half of US Gen Zers are headed to TikTok Shop this season
Retailers are investing in digital marketing to reach the younger generation as the group turns to generative AI and influencer recommendations for gift ideas.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 19, 2024