Holidays: Page 18
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Holiday spending to rise 7.1%: Mastercard
In its latest report, the credit card company anticipates shoppers will want discounts this holiday season to combat rising inflation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Holiday sales growth expected to slow this season: report
Inflation is projected to impact consumer spending overall, while e-commerce sales are expected to grow more this season according to Deloitte.
By Dani James • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Cara Salpini/Retail DiveTrendlineA look at the 2025 holiday season
From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.
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Target partners with FAO Schwarz on exclusive, multiyear deal
The retailer's stores will feature a dedicated space for the toy company, with demonstrations at select stores throughout the holiday season.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 12, 2022 -
Party City to hire 20,000 temporary employees in time for holiday season
The theme party retailer said employees will work in 750 stores and 150 popups nationwide.
By Stephanie Arnold • Aug. 31, 2022 -
UPS peak surcharges to affect large shippers expecting strong holiday demand
The fee follows FedEx and the Postal Service announcing their own cost hikes.
By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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A must for your e-Commerce holiday strategy? A stellar customer experience
Find out how to elevate your e-Commerce customer experience and why it matters this holiday season.
Aug. 29, 2022 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Farfetch invests in Yoox Net-A-Porter, and Belk sues GameStop and former CEO
The retailer is taking over a 47.5% stake from Cartier-owner Richemont, and the department store accuses Nir Patel of poaching employees.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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How tensions between FedEx Ground and its contractors reached a boiling point
The logistics giant's model for independent delivery providers is broken, an analyst said. One contractor is leading a push for change.
By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Shoppers await price hikes, seek discounts ahead of the holidays: survey
Consumers say they are stressed about purchasing gifts due to inflation, and 56% want to buy during sales events like Labor Day and Black Friday.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 24, 2022 -
Major FedEx Ground contractor to stop delivering if agreement isn’t reached by Black Friday
Spencer Patton, who operates 225 routes in 10 states, has publicly pushed for better contract terms for delivery providers to account for inflationary pressures.
By Max Garland • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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Turn curiosity into customers this holiday season
Today, omni and eCommerce retailers need to exceed the expectations of a new, intuitive shopper – a consumer that already expects a seamless experience that’s personalized to their needs.
By Christina Brandeberry • Aug. 22, 2022 -
Rising prices have made shoppers choosey, budget-minded and less loyal — but they’re still spending
With some relief at the pump for consumers in July, retail sales held steady against inflation. But the rest of the year could be tough as the holidays approach.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2022 -
Inflation drives shopping changes for 85% of consumers: survey
Low- and middle-income consumers could bear the brunt of inflation, creating trouble for retailers this holiday season, Morning Consult suggests.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 18, 2022 -
Amazon announces first peak season fee for its fulfillment services
The e-commerce giant said it previously absorbed the higher cost of holiday shipping, but added that seasonal expenses have reached new heights.
By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2022 -
In the next few months, 60% of small retailers could shutter for good: report
Inflation, rent hikes and lower consumer spending are among the challenges that some indie stores say are making things worse than during the pandemic.
By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2022 -
Retail braces for the second half of the year, as cautious shoppers pay more but get less
June’s retail sales reflect a drastic change for consumers, who were supported by the government last year but are now squeezed by inflation.
By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2022 -
Amazon schedules Prime Day for mid-July
Most U.S. Prime members plan to shop the sale, but there’s evidence they’ll be cautious about spending and will also seek out deals at rivals.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Bolt5 ways to maximize your revenue this Mother's Day
Gifters are eager to spoil their moms this year. So why not dazzle them during their hunt for the perfect gift?
By Melissa Lagomarsino • April 25, 2022 -
Urban Outfitters taps Club Monaco vet to lead namesake brand
The company's fourth quarter momentum petered out in January as shipping costs weighed on margins and traffic to stores fell off.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2022 -
Google's retail bets pay off during topsy-turvy holidays, ad revenue tops $61B
The tech giant is eyeing more shoppable opportunities in livestreaming, while its TikTok clone YouTube Shorts enters the "super early" testing phase.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 2, 2022 -
Adobe: Holiday e-commerce topped $204B in the US
Online spending rose nearly 9% compared to last year, though typical red-letter days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday took a back seat.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2022 -
How retailers weathered the holidays in 2021
Some have raised their Q4 guidance after a successful season, while others suffered from supply chain challenges and soft foot traffic.
By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2022 -
Holiday hiring in retail dropped 7%
New analysis from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows seasonal jobs fell to their lowest levels since 2016 as COVID-19 surged once again.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2022 -
Global online sales exceed $1 trillion during the holidays: Salesforce
Despite external challenges, consumers continued to splurge online.
By Maria Monteros • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Holiday rewind: How the shopping experience changed in 2021
From the return of Macy's Santa visits to augmented reality stores, holiday shopping took on a new form.
By Cara Salpini , Ben Unglesbee , Kaarin Moore , Daphne Howland , Caroline Jansen , Maria Monteros • Jan. 10, 2022