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

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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

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

How Dormify remains relevant with Gen Z this back-to-school season

Co-founder Amanda Zuckerman discusses how the brand is leveraging feedback from its community of ambassadors and customers.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 15, 2023

Radio Flyer to open first store this fall

The 106-year-old brand, known for its red wagons, is set to open its first store this November in the Chicago area where the company is based.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 14, 2023

Back to school 2023: Can marketing transcend the turbulence?

Top marketers from American Eagle and Amazon weigh in on strategy as the season’s spending forecast paints a gloomy picture.

By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 9, 2023

Amazon sets a second Prime sale for October, again

Last year the e-commerce giant also upended the holiday shopping calendar with its early event.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2023

Retail hiring slows ahead of holiday shopping season

The shift may reflect the ongoing cooldown of the market overall, according to an iCIMS report.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 3, 2023

What’s working for — and against — retailers heading into the holidays?

This shopping season isn’t likely to be like last year, or the year before, or the year before that, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2023

Retailers hail tentative agreement between UPS and Teamsters

While industry groups expressed relief at the breakthrough, uncertainty remains unless and until the new contract is ratified by union members.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2023

As student debt relief ends, millions of consumers will have $300 less each month to spend at the holidays: report

Peloton, HomeGoods and Old Navy, along with most apparel and department stores, will be among the hardest hit, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2023