How Walmart’s shoppable rom-com bridges holiday content, commerce

Ads on TikTok, Roku and YouTube show an assortment meant to balance “inspiration and impulse” this season, according to Chief Marketing Officer William White.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 29, 2023

Cyber Monday shoppers spent $12.4B online: Adobe

Digital sales during the holiday grew 9.6% year over year as shoppers embraced mobile and buy now, pay later.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 29, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

A look at the 2024 holiday season

Technology will play a key role in holiday sales this year, Adobe revealed in its latest holiday report. 

By Retail Dive staff

Amazon Cyber Week sales surpass previous years

The e-commerce giant is touting a successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday, despite declining to share exact figures.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 29, 2023

TVs, PS5s and Airpods dominate social media product mentions during holiday shopping weekend: report

Over 2.3 million posts from Friday through Sunday mentioned holiday shopping, Black Friday or Cyber Monday, according to Sprout Social. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2023

Black Friday orders through Klarna jump nearly 30%

As consumers feel the pinch of inflation, some are turning to installment payment services to stretch their budgets.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2023

Winners and losers of Black Friday 2023

Data shows consumers turned to mobile to shop, while some analysts lowered their forecast for the season.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 25, 2023

Holiday shoppers to spend an average $875 this season: NRF

While the apparel category has seen mixed results this year, it will be a popular gift choice, according to a new survey. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 21, 2023

Retailers brace for cyberthreat feast ahead of Thanksgiving shopping weekend

A rise in social engineering and generative AI pose increased risks as phishing attacks and ransomware gain speed and grow more sophisticated.

By David Jones • Nov. 21, 2023

What to expect this Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Retail sales and seasonal budgets this year are expected to rise, but consumers anticipate buying fewer gifts with less bang for their buck.

By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2023

Kohl’s touts virtual holiday events

Except for a one-day holiday “Kohl’s Storybook Magic” pop-up in New York City, the retailer is highlighting social media, livestreams and other interactive opportunities online.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2023

Simon introduces AI-driven holiday shopping tool

The HolidAI Gift Finder experience will roll out at two properties — one in New York and another in California — this season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Dr. Martens names CFO and 7-Eleven unveils a holiday collection

The shoe company also announced its first chief brand officer, while the c-store released apparel and merch for the season.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 16, 2023

Shoppers to spend $130B Thanksgiving weekend: ICSC

Consumers expect to find higher prices this holiday season and are conducting research to get the best deals, according to a new survey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2023

Poshmark’s Secondhand Sunday returns with live shopping events

The resale platform, which launched the holiday last year, is hosting live events and encouraging shoppers to embrace circular fashion during the season.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Nov. 15, 2023

Amazon expands Buy with Prime features in time for the holidays

Prime members can access a live chat, streamlined returns and order tracking when they use Buy with Prime on other brands’ online stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2023

Toys R Us to open flagship store in Mall of America

The toy brand, which will open the new location before Thanksgiving, also has a store at American Dream and a national presence inside Macy’s stores. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

J. Crew unveils holiday-themed virtual store

Appearing as a snow lodge for women’s apparel and a ski chalet for men’s, the experience includes a scavenger hunt and an AI holiday card generator.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2023

Kohl’s and Target went deep into beauty shop-in-shops. How does that impact the holidays?

Three years after inking deals with Sephora and Ulta, both retailers say they’re reaping the benefits. Here’s why the category could give them a boost this season.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of holiday shoppers plan to buy from small businesses: survey

Independent businesses offer a better customer experience and more unique merchandise than their larger counterparts, a new survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023

Shein to host holiday pop-up in Forever 21’s Times Square store

Shein’s “Home for the Holidays” in-store experience demonstrates a deepening relationship with another fast-fashion retailer. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023

How YouTube solutions can meet the holiday shopper mindset and multiply your wins this holiday season

Learn how you make it to the top of the shopper's gift lists this season and hit your year-end targets.

By Emily Hotz • Nov. 13, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s board chair to step down, Athleta debuts experiential fitness series

The department store said Peter Boneparth will retire in May, while the athletics brand is planning events across North America.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 10, 2023

Amazon embraces the joy of friendship for global holiday campaign

“Joy is shared” will span over a dozen countries and is anchored by a 60-second hero spot soundtracked by a rendition of The Beatles’ “In My Life.”

By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 10, 2023

Shoppers spent record $76.8B online in October: Adobe

Data shows that consumers are being strategic in managing their holiday budgets and taking advantage of early deals, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2023

Macy’s introduces early holiday deals

The retailer is running Black Friday events throughout November, and stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2023