Amazon releases holiday shopping guides

In contrast to Prime Day, most items are from third-party makers, and the e-commerce giant has yet to announce any Alexa-specific promotions.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2017

Nearly half of online shoppers report holiday frustrations

This holiday season could be bigger than ever for e-commerce, but a study by Pitney Bowes shows a growing number of unhappy online shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2017

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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

6 retailers that are forgotten — but not gone

Amazon hasn't killed them. They haven't been raptured in the "retail apocalypse." Nor are they trending online or in the media. But these retailers have staying power.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2017

Macy's to open again on Thanksgiving

While more retailers than ever are opting to close on the holiday, the department store retailer will open its doors at 5 p.m.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2017

4 types of holiday shoppers marketers need to reach

Whether they're shopping early, late or all the time, there's a strategy to approaching each segment — and marketers should read up.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 13, 2017

Gen Z, millennials make up nearly half of Black Friday shoppers

The younger generations show up in force on the shopping day, but they also spend the least during the season, according to a recent report.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 13, 2017

Teens are turning their backs on Nike

Street styles are capturing the young generation's attention, although they're still more likely to spend money on food, according to a recent report.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2017

Black Friday shoppers more likely than ever to go online this year

Amazon will likely reap the rewards as consumers avoid stores on the Thanksgiving weekend, but all retailers could see more online customers on the famous red letter retail days.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2017

Target expands Google partnership with Express delivery and Voice

Target follows Walmart to Google as merchants scramble to make up ground in the race against Amazon's voice-assisted shopping. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 12, 2017

Perfumania exits bankruptcy as a private company

The fragrance retailer and wholesaler emerged from bankruptcy on Wednesday as a smaller, family-owned retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2017

Shopping app downloads up 20% in first half of 2017

U.S. consumers now spend an average of 50 minutes in shopping app sessions each month, and about 10 hours total yearly, according to a recent report.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 11, 2017

Black Friday will be the busiest online shopping day in US history

The day after Thanksgiving will shatter records for online shopping, according to Salesforce. But shoppers are looking for discounts as 77% expect to exceed their budgets, found Coinstar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2017

J.C. Penney taps 'Blackish' star for holiday collection

The discount retailer is turning to fashion icon Tracee Ellis Ross to boost lackluster apparel sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2017

Why paper catalogs still matter

The paper catalog was the internet before the internet. While the sheer volume of mailers has declined over the past 10 years, savvy retailers are still using catalogs to push their brands — and make sales.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 6, 2017

Sears borrows $100M (more) from Eddie Lampert's hedge fund

The company's CEO has extended his financial lifeline to the retailer through ESL Investments — the question on everyone's mind is how much longer can he, or will he, keep doing that?

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 6, 2017

7 ways to get ready for Singles Day and the Chinese marketplace

The shopping holiday presents large opportunities, but China comes with unique challenges. Lindsey Grossman of Stripe breaks down how to get started.

By Lindsey Grossman • Oct. 6, 2017

What retailers should know about mobile shoppers for the holidays

Ready or not, here they come. Nearly 60% of mobile-first shoppers start their holiday shopping between October and mid-November, according to a new study.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 5, 2017

What does seasonal hiring look like in 2017?

Upfront investment in employee training and better technology can help employers set themselves apart in a tough talent market.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 5, 2017

Holiday sales growth dependent on high-income, online shoppers

A huge majority of holiday shoppers will head to stores, according to PwC while the NRF expects seasonal sales to increase nearly 4%.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2017

Toys R Us bankruptcy to boost Amazon toy sales

Judging from the online giant's massive toy sales last year, the retailer is poised to benefit from Toys R Us' problems, according to a new report from Jeffries.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2017

Online hijacking threatens retailers’ holiday plans

The growing problem, which involves unauthorized ads appearing on retailer websites to steal clicks and revenue, is set to peak this holiday season, according to a new report. 

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 2, 2017

More retailers opt to close this Thanksgiving

A minority of Americans favor Thanksgiving openings and 60% disapprove of it, according to an early holiday report.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2017

Decking the halls and creating the holiday mood

Brands often overlook the atmospheric elements of the in-store experience, but everything from music to fragrance to visuals can have a serious impact on how holiday shoppers feel while in stores — and how much they spend. 

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 29, 2017

Amazon reimagines Echo and expands device family

The e-commerce giant announced six new, voice-enabled products, including a much-anticipated revamped version of the original Echo smart speaker.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 28, 2017

Retailers prep for the holidays with new e-commerce services

Radial meets the holiday rush head on with a new suite of services to help e-commerce retailers do more for their customers.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 28, 2017