Holidays: Page 4
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Let the ghoul times roll: Why retailers love Halloween
Companies are engaging with the fall holiday earlier than ever. Because, as it turns out, Halloween is a big moneymaker.
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Dollar General pushes holiday savings, deals on toys
The dollar store said nearly every toy is priced under $20, with most at $10 or less.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 21, 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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Inside Walmart’s pop culture-heavy 2024 holiday campaign
Nods to films and TV shows like “Gilmore Girls” and “Christmas Vacation” aim to cut through the crowded retail marketing ecosystem this season.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Walmart modifies holiday meal deal
The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Macy’s, Disney collaborate for the holidays with new collection and shop-in-shops
Disney will have shop-in-shops in 200 locations, including the department store’s iconic Herald Square flagship in New York City.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 18, 2024 -
J.C. Penney’s holiday playbook: Deals, in-store experiences and Martha Stewart
The embattled department store is leaning into its successful “Really Big Deal Reveals” campaign and bringing back a nostalgic giveaway.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Consumers to shop at discount department stores this holiday
In response to higher costs, shoppers will spend more time looking for deals this season, according to an ICSC survey.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Macy’s to feature local businesses in holiday market at Herald Square
The department store will bring hot chocolate and other vendors to its iconic flagship as it adds more newness to its own assortment.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 17, 2024 -
NRF expects holiday sales to rise as much as 3.5%, reaching at least $980B
With an expansive economy and wages outpacing inflation — and despite ongoing consumer wariness — spending will set a record, the group said.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Bloomie’s to open fourth location
The 21,000-square-foot store is set to open at The Grove Shopping Center in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, on Nov. 14.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 16, 2024 -
How retailers can foster loyalty for Black Friday and beyond
Half of U.S. consumers say they will remain loyal to the brands they buy from on Black Friday, an SAP Emarsys survey found.
By Kristen Doerer • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to shop in stores
While online shopping is returning to pre-pandemic behaviors, there is a generational divide between those who shop on computers versus mobile devices, according to Experian.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2024 -
What to know about holiday consumers this year
How much will this year’s anomalies — including a presidential election, inflation and a super-short season — affect shopping in 2024?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Amazon will reprise holiday beauty sale
This year the e-commerce giant will be competing for attention not just with rival retailers but also the November election.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Kohl’s nearly doubles holiday gift assortment
The department store is leaning into value pricing this season, with “hundreds” of gifts under $10 and “thousands” of toys under $20.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Primark plans a Manhattan flagship and Walmart expands pet offerings
The global retailer will set up shop minutes away from Macy’s Herald Square store, as the big-box giant opens more Pet Services centers.
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end
The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.
By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Gap and Cult Gaia launch holiday capsule collection
The 35-piece collaboration includes both women’s and children’s pieces.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Spirit Halloween tests Christmas stores
The specialty retailer is opening 10 Spirit Christmas pop-up locations in the Northeast this fall.
By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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 -
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 Cara Salpini • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 Kaarin Moore • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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