Recruitment scams on the rise in time for holiday hiring

Recruiters have been using tech to communicate with applicants and are working to hire more quickly than ever, making seasonal hiring a breeding ground for scams.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 25, 2018

Holiday shoppers plan to spend 4.1% more this year

Tariffs won't force price hikes just yet because most retailers stocked up well before they hit, according to an annual consumer report from the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2018

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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

The holidays mean higher sales — and more fraud

Digital goods, electronics, and food and beverage are all common category targets for rising fraud attacks, according to new research from Forter.

By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 25, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

REI's 4th #OptOutside includes $1M for research

The outdoor retailer is partnering with the University of Washington to launch a center dedicated to researching how time spent in the outdoors impacts health.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 23, 2018

A 2018 holiday marketing guide to data-driven campaigns

Digital ad experts offer ways to improve traditional retargeting with personalization based on AI and other technologies.

By Shane Schick • Oct. 19, 2018

Retailers dreaming of a green Christmas without Toys R Us

Everyone in retail, it seems, is playing in the toy game this year after the country's biggest toy store liquidated. But will there really be any surprises about who wins?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2018

Amazon may be the Grinch of holiday hiring this year

Competitors are upping wages in a bid to compete with the e-commerce giant and meet ambitious hiring goals, but will it pay off?

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 18, 2018

Target clears 250K square feet of space for toy experiences

The mass merchant has revamped toy sections in more than 100 stores, and more than 500 will have enlarged spaces for play areas and family events.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

More holiday consumers plan to shop both online and in stores

Plans for shopping online have increased among consumers this year, but brick-and-mortar retailers are also getting a bigger piece of the pie, both online and off.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018

Black Friday poised to edge out Cyber Monday this year

Despite the lasting relevance of Black Friday, more holiday shoppers are moving online rather than heading into stores for the sales day.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2018

Macy's will open 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day

Plenty of retailers are shuttering for the holiday, but not all stores can afford that decision. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2018

5 lessons from holiday 2017 to keep in mind this season

Last holiday season was a bountiful one for retailers across the board, and this one is anticipated to be even more profitable if common pitfalls are avoided.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 12, 2018

How to make the most of influencer marketing this holiday season

By adding influencer content into the mix, brands may be able to grab consumers' attention at a time when many are bombarded with product promotions, seasonal ads and deals.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 12, 2018

New York Post: Buzzfeed opening toy store in time for the holidays

The plans, if true, reflect both the opportunity left by the demise of Toys R Us and the appeal of New York City for brick-and-mortar retail.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2018

Good thing J.C. Penney's new merchandiser is the CEO

Can Jill Soltau bring the struggling department store the turnaround it's been waiting for? There isn't much time to find out.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

FAO Schwarz to return to New York City

The next phase of the iconic retailer's comeback, which also includes an overseas expansion, begins just in time for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018

Tis the season…for holiday returns

With the holiday season underway, learn how your returns can become a strategic asset rather than a dreaded post-holiday afterthought.

Oct. 9, 2018

Holiday sales growth could temper this year

Retailers have reason for optimism this season, but signs that sales growth could ease will keep them on their toes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018

Here's who is making moves in 2018 holiday hiring

As the season unfolds, we're making a list (and checking it twice) of who is hiring and how it stacks up against last year's strong holiday season. Here's a look at holiday staffing so far.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 19, 2018

NRF expects holiday sales spike of up to 4.8%

The trade association credits a strong economy and the healthy state of retail for the positive forecast.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2018

Wayfair plots 2 holiday pop-ups

The online furniture company is turning to brick and mortar as it struggles to conquer online furniture retail.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018

Millennials set to spend the most at the holidays

The demographic is choosing retailers that demonstrate awareness of social and political issues important to them, according to an Accenture study.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018

More than 60 major retailers to close on Thanksgiving

Many retailers are content to take in sales online and avoid the bad publicity of being open on the holiday, but others can't afford to cede the day to Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018

Will AR bring joy to holiday marketing?

The immersive tech is likely to play a more prominent role this holiday season across advertising, mobile shopping and even in stores.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 1, 2018