Holidays: Page 6


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    Spirit Halloween tests Christmas stores

    The specialty retailer is opening 10 Spirit Christmas pop-up locations in the Northeast this fall. 

    By Oct. 9, 2024
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    Anthropologie, The Met launch collection for the holidays

    The 44-piece homeware collection includes dinnerware, glassware, textiles and candles.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 8, 2024
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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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    Looking to replace pumpkin spice? Stop looking.

    One day there may be another innovative product that hits the cultural zeitgeist, but even then experts say the fall favorite is here to stay.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
  • Buildings, cars and a pedestrian are reflected in a store window that says "Black Friday, up to 70% off" in orange letters.
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    Black Friday to Cyber Monday US retail sales to hit ‘record’ $75B

    That’s up 5% from last year. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday is seeing its relevance fade, according to a Bain & Company report. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2024
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    Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again

    For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail's busiest quarter.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Bath & Body Works teams up with ‘Emily in Paris’ for the holidays

    A limited-time collection of 50 products inspired by the Netflix series will debut in stores and online in November.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    PwC expects 7% bump in average holiday spending, increased traffic to stores

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

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Sept. 19, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels

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    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
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    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