PwC expects 7% bump in average holiday spending, increased traffic to stores

Despite easing inflation, however, consumers remain selective and motivated by price.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2024

Here’s how retailers are staffing up for the 2024 holiday season

With e-commerce expected to surge once again, extra fulfillment center workers are just as critical as store staff for many.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 4, 2024

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Inside the 2024 holiday season

Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.

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Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery

Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 30, 2024

Kohl’s kicks off holiday shopping with October deals event

The department store joins other major retailers offering fall promotions with its “3 Days of Deals” sale. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2024

Party City cuts prices on 2K items ahead of the holidays

The celebrations and events retailer said it’s responding to consumers, who continue to feel budgetary pressure.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 27, 2024

Most holiday shoppers will buy a gift for themselves this year

Consumers will spend over $1,200 on gifts, food, decor and experiences for the season, according to JLL, and roughly 83% will buy something for themselves.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2024

Online holiday sales in the US to hit record $240.8B: Adobe Analytics

The number of purchases done on mobile devices is expected to grow more than 10% compared to last year and will make up 53.2% of all online shopping.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024

Lowe’s to offer October members-only sale

In a company first, the retailer is offering early deals for loyalty program customers.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 26, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store

Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.

By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2024

Halloween spending to reach $11.6B this year: NRF

This year won’t likely reach 2023’s record-breaking numbers, with over a third of consumers buying seasonal items at discounters.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 20, 2024

Walmart plots October sales event to compete with Target, Amazon

The retailer is giving its Walmart+ members a 12-hour head start on shopping deals that will open to everyone on Oct. 8.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2024

More than half of US Gen Zers are headed to TikTok Shop this season

Retailers are investing in digital marketing to reach the younger generation as the group turns to generative AI and influencer recommendations for gift ideas.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 19, 2024

Gartner: 32% of holiday shoppers will start before November

But 21% of those surveyed said they plan to reduce their holiday spending this year as high inflation continues to squeeze consumers.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 18, 2024

Anthropologie unveils holiday house in NYC

Anthro Perks members can visit the immersive space and purchase products through QR codes placed in each room. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2024

Amazon announces October Prime Big Deal Days dates

The sales event, which is slated to run Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, comes about a month and a half ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 17, 2024

Target wants to hire 100K people for the holidays

The retailer also teased a holiday assortment that's 50% larger than last year and includes "thousands" of low-cost items.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 16, 2024

Big Lots brings back ‘Black Friday Fridays’

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy last week, announced the return of the deals event offering up to 50% off select items every Friday through Dec. 6.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 16, 2024

Shoppers to pull back on everyday purchases to prioritize holiday budgets

Most consumers this year are also discovering offers and discounts solely through digital sources including email and social media, Coveo found. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2024

Holiday retail sales growth projected to increase 2.3% to 3.3%

The pace of increase in holiday sales will be slower than 2023, but e-commerce will likely grow, according to Deloitte. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 13, 2024

33% of holiday shoppers plan to spend less this year: Bankrate

Concerns around high interest rates and inflation are stressing consumers’ budgets, according to a recent report.

By Howard Ruben • Sept. 9, 2024

Gen Z more likely to buy holiday gifts via social media: report

Instagram and Facebook are forecast to be the most popular platforms for gift purchases during the season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 28, 2024

Heydude taps Sydney Sweeney for campaign emphasizing comfort

The brand has an ambitious full-year goal to limit declines to 10% or less, and a lot is riding on the holiday quarter.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2024

Mobile shopping forecast to drive over half of online holiday sales: report

With more people shopping on mobile devices, a “tipping point” with consumer behavior is on the horizon, according to Adobe Analytics.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2024

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon’s October sales event returns and Hollister goes back to school

The e-commerce giant is prepping for its unofficial holiday kickoff event, while the apparel brand launched a collection featuring over 30 U.S. universities.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 23, 2024

Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees

The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024