Shoppers to spend $130B Thanksgiving weekend: ICSC

Consumers expect to find higher prices this holiday season and are conducting research to get the best deals, according to a new survey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2023

Poshmark’s Secondhand Sunday returns with live shopping events

The resale platform, which launched the holiday last year, is hosting live events and encouraging shoppers to embrace circular fashion during the season.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 15, 2023

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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

Amazon expands Buy with Prime features in time for the holidays

Prime members can access a live chat, streamlined returns and order tracking when they use Buy with Prime on other brands’ online stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2023

Toys R Us to open flagship store in Mall of America

The toy brand, which will open the new location before Thanksgiving, also has a store at American Dream and a national presence inside Macy’s stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

J. Crew unveils holiday-themed virtual store

Appearing as a snow lodge for women’s apparel and a ski chalet for men’s, the experience includes a scavenger hunt and an AI holiday card generator.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

Kohl’s and Target went deep into beauty shop-in-shops. How does that impact the holidays?

Three years after inking deals with Sephora and Ulta, both retailers say they’re reaping the benefits. Here’s why the category could give them a boost this season.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of holiday shoppers plan to buy from small businesses: survey

Independent businesses offer a better customer experience and more unique merchandise than their larger counterparts, a new survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023

Shein to host holiday pop-up in Forever 21’s Times Square store

Shein’s “Home for the Holidays” in-store experience demonstrates a deepening relationship with another fast-fashion retailer. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023

How YouTube solutions can meet the holiday shopper mindset and multiply your wins this holiday season

Learn how you make it to the top of the shopper's gift lists this season and hit your year-end targets.

By Emily Hotz • Nov. 13, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s board chair to step down, Athleta debuts experiential fitness series

The department store said Peter Boneparth will retire in May, while the athletics brand is planning events across North America.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 10, 2023

Amazon embraces the joy of friendship for global holiday campaign

“Joy is shared” will span over a dozen countries and is anchored by a 60-second hero spot soundtracked by a rendition of The Beatles’ “In My Life.”

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 10, 2023

Shoppers spent record $76.8B online in October: Adobe

Data shows that consumers are being strategic in managing their holiday budgets and taking advantage of early deals, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2023

Macy’s introduces early holiday deals

The retailer is running Black Friday events throughout November, and stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023

Holiday sales forecast to grow between 3% and 4%: NRF

Spending is expected to reach “record levels,” but the growth rate is slower compared to the past three years, according to the organization. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2023

Amazon rolls out early Black Friday deals

Following a positive quarter, the e-commerce giant is competing with other major retailers for shoppers ahead of the sales event.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2023

The right stuff: How Build-A-Bear is creating a cuddly (and lucrative) empire

The specialty retailer is landing record sales, enticing adult shoppers and sporting a plethora of store formats. It’s even made a holiday movie.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 7, 2023

Google makes it easier to shop small businesses this holiday using AI, other new features

Merchants can identify themselves with a new small business attribute on Search and Google Maps to make it easier for shoppers to narrow their searches.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 6, 2023

Home Depot, Vizio create shoppable content for the holidays

“Merry & Bright” stars Jordin Sparks and features QR codes that take consumers to a Shop the Look page on the retailer’s website.

By Aaron Baar • Nov. 6, 2023

Foot Locker hypes up holidays with major brands, NBA stars

The campaign features Nike, Puma and Adidas alongside basketball’s biggest names and arrives as the retailer launches a sneaker-focused brand platform.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 6, 2023

Best Buy launches livestream holiday shopping series

In a partnership with TalkShopLive, the retailer is hosting three live shopping events that feature products from its new categories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2023

Walmart opens third ‘next gen’ fulfillment center in Texas

The 1.5-million square-foot facility will enable faster delivery as the retailer prepares for the holiday season.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2023

Target lights up digital in holiday push that balances sentiment, value

The return of experiential activations and a 20% increase in digital investments aim to drive home a message around affordability.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 2, 2023

Walmart reunites ‘Mean Girls’ to boost Black Friday push

Lindsay Lohan and company recreate scenes from the iconic teen comedy for a new generation as the retailer looks to expand the idea of Black Friday.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 1, 2023

Sur La Table partners with Walmart GoLocal for same-day delivery

The specialty cookware company will roll out the delivery service across the U.S. by mid-November — just in time for the holidays. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2023