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    How Ulta is approaching its new store layout and the holidays

    Chief Merchandising Officer Monica Arnaudo spoke with Retail Dive about store navigation, pricing options, and bringing mass and prestige together.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    How small businesses are navigating the holiday season

    With the impact of the pandemic ongoing and inflation adding pressure, neighborhood stores are facing similar challenges as their big-box counterparts.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    The state of holiday shopping and the consumer

    Consumers are signaling they want value when it comes to quality, convenience and experiences. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Four ways to help your small businesses this holiday season

    The holiday season is in full swing, and small retailers are aiming to attract last-minute shoppers. The good news is that spending should remain strong throughout December.

    Dec. 19, 2022
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    Toy retailers turn to discounts to drive holiday sales, clear inventory

    Themed Lego sets and movie-related action figures are selling well, while board games and Nerf products are down, according to Jefferies analysts.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 16, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Build-a-Bear enters Roblox and Torrid partners with ThredUp

    The toy company is launching a game where users can become business tycoons, and the DTC apparel company announced a resale program.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 16, 2022
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    November retail sales show the holidays mean heavy promotions this year

    Consumers are spending, but they are keen on getting deals, and retailers are slashing prices as the holiday season winds down.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Consumers rely more on cash and debit cards to pay for holiday purchases: report

    More research from Forbes Advisor suggests that shoppers are checking their shopping lists for items or people to omit.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Package theft surged 47% in November, study says

    Consumers reported that delivery times have improved since last year, but theft is on the rise.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2022
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    NRF expects nearly 160M holiday shoppers to turn out for Super Saturday

    The industry group also said that consumers finished up more than half of their shopping earlier this month, with clothing topping their lists.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Supply chain should ‘easily handle’ remainder of the holiday season: NRF

    Ports are “headed into their winter lull” after a busy and challenging year, according to a new report. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Retail looks beyond its old love — the movies

    Toys and feature films go together like butter and popcorn. But with lower ticket sales and fewer blockbusters, “it's not just about movies anymore.”

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Toys R Us launches NFTs and David’s Bridal debuts loyalty program for teens

    The toy company is releasing 10,000 digital collectibles, featuring its iconic mascot, and the bridal retailer launches a prom loyalty program.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Report: Seasonal hires in November hit lowest level since 2008

    Despite major brands’ holiday hiring announcements, the sector hasn’t added as many jobs as in years past.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Walmart, Target most popular for in-store holiday shopping: report

    Big-box stores are attracting foot traffic, even as shoppers pull back on how much they are spending during the season. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Macy’s, Nordstrom see holiday shoppers pulling back

    Consumers may be taking their time to buy thanks to this year’s calendar, but there are also signs of stress, executives said at Morgan Stanley's Consumer & Retail Conference.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    How DTC retailers performed during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

    Following a rough year within the sector, brands like Wayfair and Parachute reported positive results from the shopping weekend.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Belk unveils holiday open house

    The department store is trying to bring more shoppers into its physical locations as its in-store traffic improves.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Instacart adds holiday tree same-day delivery

    The company is using its recently launched Big & Bulky fulfillment service to bring live and artificial trees to customers’ homes. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 6, 2022
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    New Balance unites Snap’s AR, voice tech to offer gifting advice

    The gifting concierge lens lets users verbally answer questions about gift recipients and watch an unboxing experience to see recommendations. 

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Merry and Bright: A look at 2022 holiday merchandising

    ’Tis the season to evoke cheer while attempting to drive up sales.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Victoria’s Secret is leaning on discounts to get through the holiday

    CEO Martin Waters said consumer caution will make it “a tough December across retail,” but some of the lingerie giant’s challenges are its own.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Amazon touts record Black Friday weekend sales

    However, the retailer declined to share exact figures from the shopping event.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2022
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    NRF: Record 197M consumers shopped from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday

    Some consumers started shopping earlier than Thanksgiving weekend as retailers kicked off holiday deals in October, the trade group found.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Struggling consumers turned to financing for holiday shopping: report

    Buy now, pay later providers saw increased use during Black Friday, but credit and debit were the top payment methods for online orders.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Nike, Lululemon are early holiday winners: report

    Prior to Black Friday, both athletics retailers were seeing double-digit spend growth.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 30, 2022