Are you ready to make Small Business Saturday® the best shopping day of the season?

A recent survey commissioned by American Express and PayPal, and conducted by studioID’s Retail Dive, found that only 10% of shoppers say their holiday budgets would be “a lot less” this year than in 2021.

Nov. 14, 2022

Consumers spent $72B online in October: Adobe

Shoppers sought deals on electronics, toys and other items ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2022

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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

Peloton goes beyond the workout for holiday push

New ads showcase how motivation from instructors translates beyond exercise sessions as the company battles a difficult year for business.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 10, 2022

Only 20% of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday: report

Shoppers are spending the same or more than last year, but they’re also on the hunt for discounts, PwC’s new survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2022

Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2022

Retailers ‘well prepared’ to meet holiday demand: NRF

Imports continue to slow from records set earlier in the year, as consumer demand drops from its peak during the height of the pandemic.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2022

Pacsun expands metaverse presence for the holidays

The PacVerse includes an upside-down world, icy wonderland and futuristic airport terminal in an effort to bridge real life and fantasy.

By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 9, 2022

Party City to shrink corporate workforce by 19% as consumers pull back

Halloween sales at the retailer came in at the low end of expectations as consumers worked to hold their spending down. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2022

Shoppers to pay more for less this holiday season: report

Consumers are taking advantage of discount codes as new data predicts that Cyber Week sales are expected to increase.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2022

No, Black Friday isn’t here quite yet

A few retailers held splashy sales early in October. But so far discounting is down from last year despite reports of high inventories and wary consumers.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2022

NRF forecasts ‘healthy’ holiday sales in the face of economic challenges

The trade group predicts year-over-year growth of 6% to 8% and said consumers “remain resilient” even while facing inflation. 

By Dani James • Nov. 4, 2022

Shoppers want to buy apparel, smartphones this holiday: NPD

Clothing is one of the top items consumers plan to give as gifts, but may be susceptible to an increase in promotions. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2022

FedEx preps for moderate peak season with space to add new customers

The company will continue to onboard during the holidays thanks to “a little flex in the network," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

By Max Garland • Nov. 2, 2022

Dollar General boosts toy offering

The retailer worked with vendors to introduce new products — most priced at $10 or less — as consumers search for bargains this holiday season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022

Walmart cuts the price of Walmart+ membership in half for holiday promotion

Along with the discount, the retailer has recently added Paramount+ streaming and rewards to try to lure in new members. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2022

Google’s new shopping updates focus on deals

The search engine found in a new study that 43% of respondents plan to spend more time looking for discounts this holiday season.

By Dani James • Nov. 1, 2022

Holiday hangovers: Can retailers clear out their inventory piles as the season ramps up?

After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 31, 2022

Amazon warns that profits could vanish in Q4

The e-commerce giant may be shifting to a more cautious approach in order to maintain profitable growth.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2022

Over 70% of shoppers consider holiday financing as inflation bites: report

Shoppers are looking to stretch their budgets by trying out installment payment plans and seeking discounts from retailers, a new Oracle report found.

By Tatiana Walk Morris • Oct. 27, 2022

Walmart enhances digital shopping ahead of holidays

The retailer is introducing updates like a virtual queue and expanded augmented reality to provide shoppers a faster, more personalized experience.

By Dani James • Oct. 27, 2022

Department store foot traffic is down, but recovering: report

Mid-tier department stores have seen a greater drop in visits than their luxury counterparts, according to Placer.ai analysis. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2022

Target triples Apple shop-in-shops ahead of holidays

The tech giant now has over 150 branded locations inside Target stores as the two companies expand their partnership. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2022

UPS expects holiday package surge to peak later this year

The logistics giant also has more capacity freed up as top customer Amazon delivers more of its own orders, according to CEO Carol Tomé.

By Max Garland • Oct. 26, 2022

Amazon rolls out Venmo payment option

The retailer’s move is intended to provide convenience and flexibility for shoppers buying gifts this holiday season.

By Dani James • Oct. 25, 2022

Kohl’s announces November holiday sales events

The department store and other major retailers are competing for consumers' dollars with early sales and month-long discounts. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2022