How Halloween became a $10B business for retailers

Outdoor decorations and displays have become more extravagant than ever. But that wasn’t always the case.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 24, 2022

Deals, promotions drive increased holiday spending: report

A survey from ICSC finds that consumers plan to shop earlier this holiday season and spend more time seeking discounts. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 24, 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

Consumers to shop more in stores this holiday: survey

After staying close to home during the height of the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of consumers plan for in-store shopping this season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2022

Walmart announces early Black Friday deals online, in store

The retailer is bringing back its “Black Friday Deals for Days” event, beginning in early November and featuring products from Lego, Dyson and Apple.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2022

Over a third of retail execs are taking measures to clear inventory: study

Nearly all of the execs surveyed said increased promotions and availability guarantees were part of their holiday plans.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022

Target’s Deal Days event drives an uptick in store traffic: report

The retailer saw a 3.2% bump in footfall during its October holiday sale event, according to Placer.ai.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022

Higher-income shoppers to pull back on spend this holiday season: report

A new survey from Deloitte found that consumers plan to buy fewer gifts this year and will increase their purchase of gift cards. 

By Dani James • Oct. 19, 2022

Millennials, Gen Z to spend the most on Halloween, study says

Spending on the holiday is expected to rise this year, but inflation is spooking some customers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2022

What September’s retail sales mean for the holidays

Consumers are spending and shopping early, but inflation is still squeezing their budgets. Retailers have their work cut out for them this season.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2022

3 technology tips to help retailers triumph this holiday season

The 2022 holiday shopping season will be unlike any other. Here’s how tech can help retailers triumph.

Oct. 17, 2022

Amazon’s fall sales event estimated to have fallen short of Prime Day — while still raking in billions

Transaction values and revenue in the holiday kickoff sale came in well under the company’s traditional summer sale this year, according to outside estimates.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 14, 2022

J.C. Penney to offer holiday sales throughout November

The retailer has tapped the Backstreet Boys for a Facebook Live event to kick off its holiday festivities.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 14, 2022

Nordstrom touts events, services ahead of the holidays

From gifting stations to holiday breakfasts, the department store is prepping for a busy season at its stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2022

Snapchat introduces AR try-on lenses for Halloween costumes

Users can visualize costumes from multiple TV and movie franchises before buying them through a partnership with Disguise.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2022

Nearly half of Gen Z, millennials to rely on buy now, pay later this holiday: report

Additionally, 43% of consumers are likely to open a new store credit card this season in order to receive discounts and offers. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 12, 2022

Amid Amazon’s Prime sale, workers stage walkout at key Illinois facility

Amazon downplayed the action in Joliet led by the Warehouse Workers for Justice, which is demanding better working conditions and $25 hourly pay.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2022

Marketers ramp up promotions to curb expected holiday lows, survey says

During the holiday season, 32% of marketers plan to increase promotional activity, compared to just 13% last year, CommerceNext and CommX found.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 11, 2022

FedEx Ground to lower peak season volume forecasts

The logistics giant predicts it will handle a lower number of shipments over the holidays as retailers grapple with a "fluid and challenging economic environment."

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2022

Target starts Black Friday deals early

The retailer is launching savings three weeks earlier than last year, as consumers are cautious with spending decisions.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 10, 2022

Adobe: Online holiday spending will near $210B this year

Industry analysts predict that while online shopping is projected to increase from last year, retailers could face more risk than they anticipated.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 10, 2022

A trip through holidays past and future shows COVID-19’s lasting impact on the season

Masks, distancing, curbside, October sales, out-of-stocks, inflation — the holidays have been evolving rapidly since the pandemic started. What changes are here to stay?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2022

Amazon to hire 150K employees ahead of the holidays

The retailer is staffing up its operations team to meet holiday demand, despite reportedly slowing hiring in its corporate retail division.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 7, 2022

Walmart rolls out October holiday deals event

The retailer joins other large companies in starting holiday sales early as consumers alter their shopping habits in response to inflation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2022

Study: 25% of shoppers to buy secondhand holiday gifts

Along with purchasing used goods, consumers are changing other shopping habits in response to inflation.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2022

REI commits to closing stores on Black Friday forever

In 2015, the retailer made waves for its decision to forgo sales on the biggest shopping day of the year. Now it’s tradition.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 5, 2022