Holidays: Page 24
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Nike, Etsy’s mobile apps were ‘climbers’ this holiday season: report
More than half of mobile shoppers downloaded at least one new shopping app ahead of the holiday season, according to Digital Turbine.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 16, 2021 -
True Religion touts 'record' Cyber Week sales
The company is leaning into a DTC transformation after filing for bankruptcy in 2020.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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TrendlineHow retailers can win over shoppers during the holidays
Retailers are pulling all the levers to drive loyalty during the industry’s all-important quarter.
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Retailers add 7.5% fewer seasonal jobs than last year: report
The October and November 2021 figures were the lowest for the retail sector since 2016, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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PetSmart launches pet photos with Santa, photo contest
The retailer has introduced new services and merchandise, but its business practices have recently come under fire.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Online price hikes hit record high in November: Adobe
Inflation was especially pronounced in apparel, which spiked more than 17% year over year in an inventory-scarce environment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2021 -
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Gen Zers relied on buy now, pay later during the holidays. It's time to pay up.
What may be a beneficial feature to retailers poses risks to young consumers who've increasingly flocked to installment services.
By Maria Monteros • Dec. 13, 2021 -
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Survey: 94% of consumers expect to be notified about holiday shipping delays
Additionally, 77% of shoppers worry they will have issues purchasing gifts online this year, according to a report by Intercom.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 10, 2021 -
The hottest product this holiday season may be gift cards: report
A study by Square attributes an uptick in gift card sales to supply chain problems that threaten to prevent items from arriving on time.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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Uber to deliver holiday goods from Rite Aid, GoPuff other retailers via Uber Eats
The new holiday shop will also offer Christmas tree and wreath deliveries in select cities across the country.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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Amazon's holiday window showcases Alexa-enabled experiences
The century-old tradition of holiday window displays gets an update via smart technology as shoppers return to stores.
By Nina Lentini • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Toymaker Ty air ships products for the holidays to avoid port congestion
More companies are taking their freight to the skies during the holidays, sacrificing the cost-effectiveness of ocean shipping.
By Max Garland • Dec. 3, 2021 -
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NRF: Thanksgiving weekend shoppers decline for second year in a row
Consumers spent $301.27 on holiday purchases this year, down from $311.75 last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Why the best holiday deals this year are bad news
Big promotions are hard to find this season, which could spell trouble for those retailers with deeper discounts.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Buy now, pay later orders up 34% this holiday: Afterpay
The service, which has been gaining steam over the past several years, proved especially useful over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping periods.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Toys R Us to open new flagship at American Dream mall
The two-story, 20,000-square-foot store is set to open in mid-December and marks yet another brick-and-mortar comeback for the brand.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Walmart, Hollister open AR holiday stores in Snapchat
The Snap Holiday Market and new augmented reality shopping Lenses are the platform's latest efforts to merge commerce with social media.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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The Bay debuts tech-enabled pop-up shop for the holidays
Shoppers can make purchases by scanning QR codes and checking out on their phones. The store also offers a buy now, pay later option.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Majority of US retailers, critical infrastructure unscathed after holiday cyber warnings
Industry averted a major cyber incident amid warnings from the FBI and CISA, though Ikea fought to contain a sophisticated phishing attack.
By David Jones • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Cyber Monday sales edge down to $10.7B as consumers make a dent in their holiday shopping
Online sales fell 1.4% year over year, but the red-letter event was still the biggest shopping day of the year so far, Adobe said.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Winners and losers of Black Friday 2021
Vaccinations have made in-store shopping possible and even fun, but this holiday season remains complicated.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 27, 2021 -
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The Backroom: Another disruptive holiday season
Vaccines have changed the shopping landscape this year, as have supply chain bottlenecks. Retail Dive reporters look at how the season is playing out.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 25, 2021 -
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On-time rates dip for USPS and UPS, climb for FedEx ahead of holidays: Convey
Staffing shortages and upstream supply chain issues are slowing deliveries for last-mile parcel carriers, Convey by project44 said.
By Max Garland • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Walmart to host Twitter's first shoppable livestream in quest to conquer social commerce
A 30-minute variety program led by singer Jason Derulo is one piece of an expansive content playbook around the holiday season.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 24, 2021 -
Off-price retailers best Q3 expectations but brace for the holidays
The segment is mostly overcoming supply challenges while benefiting from full-price sales at other retailers, as consumers grapple with inflation.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good
After two years of temporarily shutting locations on the holiday, CEO Brian Cornell told workers that the company will continue doing so moving forward.
By Maria Monteros • Nov. 23, 2021
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