Holidays: Page 23


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    Amazon joins other retailers in pushing early holiday deals

    Timing of what the e-commerce giant is calling "Black Friday-worthy" promotions resembles last year's delayed Prime Day event.

    By Oct. 4, 2021
  • Holiday spending projected to grow up to 5%: NPD

    As more consumers plan on seeing relatives in the coming months, 29% of consumers plan to spend more than last year. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2021
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    A look at the 2025 holiday season

    From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain

    Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.  

    By Oct. 4, 2021
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    Over 30% of consumers plan to spend more on gifts in 2021: Klarna

    A survey found that 62% of respondents plan on shopping with big-box retailers during the holiday season, followed by department stores and malls.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2021
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    Target sets off holiday shopping with deals, price matching

    The retailer is incentivizing consumers to shop early as inventory constraints, labor shortages and supply chain issues loom over the season.

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 29, 2021
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    How major retailers are staffing up for the 2021 holiday season

    Amazon is hiring 150,000 seasonal workers on top of the 125,000 transportation and fulfillment employees it began hiring for in September.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 18, 2021
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    Toymakers worry congestion will lead to holiday inventory troubles

    The time it takes to ship products from China to the U.S. increased by 83% in September compared to before the pandemic, according to Freightos.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 27, 2021
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    COVID-19 surge, port delays threaten retailers' holiday plans

    As the pandemic continues, preparing for the upcoming season becomes more complex. Retailers are facing labor shortages and limited inventory capacity. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021
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    Target announces plans to hire 100K seasonal workers

    The retailer is planning to make fewer hires this holiday but it is offering existing staff an additional 5 million hours and a more flexible schedule.  

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 23, 2021
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    FedEx diverts packages as labor shortage bites into service levels

    The need for labor will only become more pressing as the carrier braces for peak season.

    By Max Garland • Sept. 23, 2021
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    Big Lots plans 'bypass network' to mitigate port congestion during peak season

    A bypass network will help imports skip a touch, and arrive in time for holiday shopping.

    By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2021
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    The Weekly Closeout: Drunk Elephant inks deal with Ulta and Indochino gets comfy

    The beauty brand, once exclusively sold at Sephora, expands its physical presence, while the DTC brand known for suits moves into knitwear.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 17, 2021
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    Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts

    The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 17, 2021
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    Holiday sales could spike 9% in 2021: Deloitte

    Last year's spending growth during the season surprised many retail observers. This year could be even better.  

    By Sept. 14, 2021
  • Vietnam closures push retailers to shift tactics, suppliers ahead of the holidays

    Big Lots expects $60 million in lost sales due to lockdowns in Vietnam, which may last until the end of the month.

    By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2021
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    Shoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research finds

    The delta variant of the coronavirus is undermining consumer sentiment heading into the holidays, according to several reports.

    By Sept. 13, 2021
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    Macy's Thanksgiving parade is letting spectators back in this year

    After being limited to television last year, the event is back, complete with giant balloons and health protocols.

    By Sept. 9, 2021
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    Francesca’s tests new concepts, including tween stores

    The apparel chain is ready for some changes after emerging from last year's bankruptcy, CEO Andrew Clarke said in a recent interview.

    By Sept. 3, 2021
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    Walmart bumps up hourly pay by $1 for over 500K workers

    As retailers compete for labor ahead of the holidays, Walmart is raising wages for front-end, food and consumable, and general merchandise workers.

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 3, 2021
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    Walmart aims to hire 20K supply chain workers ahead of holiday season

    The retailer is looking to fill permanent full-time and part-time roles amid shipping constraints as businesses compete for labor.

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 1, 2021
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    How to turn first-time holiday shoppers into repeat, account-holding customers

    Retailers have prioritized providing a fast and seamless one-click checkout experience to shoppers to help combat the rush and stress of holiday shopping

    Aug. 30, 2021
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    With plans to hire 8K employees, Lululemon raises hourly pay

    In late September, the athleisure retailer's minimum wage will start at $15 or $17 to accommodate growth and prep for the holidays.

    By Aug. 26, 2021
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    Podcast

    The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail

    On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.

    By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021
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    Target triples Disney shop-in-shops ahead of holiday season

    Nearly two years after its initial rollout, the companies plan on increasing the number of toy stores to over 160.

    By Maria Monteros • Aug. 23, 2021
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    USPS shippers need 2-day notice of disruption to avoid hectic peak, watchdog says

    The Postal Service didn't announce embargoes and volume redirections during the 2020 peak season early enough for mailers to adjust. 

    By Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2021