Holiday spending to surpass pre-pandemic levels: Deloitte

Shoppers are increasing their holiday budgets across income levels, but for those starting to repay student loans nearly half may cut back on spending.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 18, 2023

What holiday hiring efforts look like in 2023

As one of the latest to announce, Nordstrom said it plans to hire “thousands of employees” for store, supply chain and customer service roles.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

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A look at the 2025 holiday season

From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

By Retail Dive staff

Toy retail rides pop culture wave to new heights

Leaders at Amazon and Mattel say movies and nostalgia help drive strong consumer interest for iconic brands ahead of the holiday shopping season.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 16, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom names HR chief and M&Ms wants to save the day this Halloween

Lisa Price returned to the department store, while the candy brand partnered with Gopuff to deliver last-minute treats on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 13, 2023

Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 13, 2023

Nearly half of Gen Z will buy holiday gifts on social media, survey finds

Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2023

Anthropologie, Pinterest partner on holiday showhouse

The companies are merging in-person and digital shopping through unique QR codes in every room of its Brooklyn Heights pop-up. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2023

Halloween is a $12B business. Why that couldn’t save Party City

The specialty retailer relies heavily on the holiday, but growing participation and spending wasn't enough to spare it from bankruptcy.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 10, 2023

Big Lots kicks off weekly Black Friday deals

The retailer is encouraging shoppers to come into stores to take advantage of big deals after two quarters of losses. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 9, 2023

US online holiday sales to surpass $221B this year: Adobe

More spending will occur on mobile devices than computers for the first time, and shoppers are expected to use buy now, pay later services, per the report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2023

Consumers look to Amazon first for online Halloween shopping: report

According to Jungle Scout, 44% of respondents turned to the e-commerce giant first, but just 10% would do the same for specialty Halloween websites.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 5, 2023

Target launches immersive toy experience

Online shoppers can explore a virtual room of products, as the retailer pushes affordable toys for the holiday season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2023

Gen Z headed to malls this holiday season: report

Nearly half of young shoppers said they'll do their holiday shopping at malls as consumers plan to spend less on gifts.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 3, 2023

Credit card debt tops $1 trillion, before the holidays even arrive

Retailers may feel the pinch, especially those whose own store cards are facing rising delinquencies and a potential cap on late fees.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2023

Holiday spending to increase 3.7%: Mastercard

Consumer outlays for electronics and at restaurants are expected to boost expenditures this year, according to the card network.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2023

Halloween spending to reach $12.2B this year: NRF

Consumers once again plan to spend a record amount on Halloween as participation in the holiday is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 21, 2023

Amazon to hire 250,000 people for the holidays

That amounts to 100,000 more seasonal employees than the e-commerce giant planned to bring on last holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2023

Toy brand Melissa & Doug plans first store

The company is opening its 1,600-square-foot brick-and-mortar location just in time for the holiday season. 

By Dani James • Sept. 20, 2023

US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season

Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023

Walmart, Target follow Amazon with early start to holiday sales

Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has also stepped up, with deals set to start several weeks ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 19, 2023

Target, Macy’s announce seasonal hiring plans

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 workers for the holidays, about the same as past years, while Macy’s is aiming to bring on about 38,000.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon confirms dates for Prime Big Deal Days

The retailer is positioning the October sale as a way for consumers to get deals earlier than the traditional start of the season on Black Friday.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 18, 2023

The daunting duo: The holiday season meets supply chain disruptions

A retailer’s guide: Navigate 2023 holiday season delivery disruptions with last mile technology.

Sept. 18, 2023

Holiday sales predicted to rise by 3.5%: Deloitte

That’s slower than last year, as the research firm expects inflation’s impact to moderate and shoppers to have fewer pandemic-era savings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2023

Target partners with Kendra Scott in time for the holidays

The collaboration on a collection of affordable jewelry and accessories will hit stores with holiday shoppers in the mood for good deals.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2023