Cowen sees holiday gloom ahead for retail

Analysts pointed to weakening demand and record inventory levels, an unfortunate mix for the industry’s profit prospects.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2022

Kohl’s joins early holiday promos trend with October deals

Like other big retailers, Kohl’s is starting promotions early in what could be a critical season for the company. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 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

Uncertainty clouds the holidays as inflation takes a toll

Shoppers are a bit more confident and getting to their lists early, but financial worries are making the season hard to predict.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Beyond Yoga opens its first store and H&M looks to cut costs

The active brand is planning more stores down the pike, while the fast-fashion retailer is hoping to stem losses by charging for returns.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 30, 2022

The Backroom: The idiosyncrasies of this year’s holiday consumer

Retailers are navigating a challenge likely to define the 2022 season: inflation.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 29, 2022

How retailers are hiring for the holidays in 2022

Nordstrom plans to bring on 20,000 seasonal workers this year, down from the more than 28,000 it announced in 2021.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 14, 2022

12 key dates of this holiday season: how to prepare for holiday early and drive profits

Retailers have a huge opportunity to give holiday shoppers a reason to return, which will drive profitability and long-term growth.

By Jason Fass and Kevin Fried • Sept. 27, 2022

Amazon, Target kick off holiday sales early

The retailers are unleashing seasonal specials in early October, and more are likely to follow as inflation pushes consumers to seek out good deals.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Home Depot employees move to unionize and Nike launches recycling program on Alipay

Philadelphia workers for the home improvement retailer filed with the National Labor Relations Board, while the athletics brand partnered with Ant Group’s Green Energy Initiative.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 23, 2022

Walmart slows holiday hiring to 40K associates

A year ago the big-box retailer was preparing to hire 150,000 seasonal workers.

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 22, 2022

Target plans 100K seasonal hires as it looks to start discounts sooner

The retailer’s holiday price match guarantee will begin Oct. 6, the same day that its Deal Days start.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2022

Macy’s partners with Kylie Cosmetics

A limited-edition holiday collection featuring cosmetics, gift sets and ornaments will be available online and in select stores Oct. 1.  

By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 22, 2022

Halloween spending to surpass 2021 levels: NRF

Participation in the holiday is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels as shoppers return to old habits.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon invests $450M in driver program and Bed Bath & Beyond interim CEO could stay another year

The e-commerce giant will invest in benefits for its Delivery Service Partners, while Sue Gove will reportedly remain with the home retailer for now.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 16, 2022

Walmart leans into personalization with app, site upgrades

The retailer added new recommendation and visualization functions to digital apparel shopping and upgraded its gift registries, among other changes. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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