Holidays: Page 43
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Amazon opening holiday pop-ups in Whole Foods
Alexa, tell me a Thanksgiving recipe. Now shoppers can ask holiday-related questions at staffed areas inside Whole Foods stores.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Survey: ‘Tis the season to BOPIS
More shoppers are set to buy online and pick up in-store this holiday season as consumers make use of online tools.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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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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What Gen Z girls want from holiday gift-giving
Research finds nearly 60% of the younger set value gifts that are Instagram-worthy or can drum up social currency.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Athleta puts a personalized twist on holiday cards
The retailer is putting an e-commerce twist on the traditional gift card as it launches in-store GiftNow cards.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Only 17% of Americans want retailers to open on Thanksgiving
More shoppers than ever feel retailers are tainting their home-grown holiday, and industry experts say opening stores on the day may not pay off.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Shoppers more interested in free than fast shipping
In an era of expedited delivery, shoppers' expectations are rising when it comes to shipping, according to a Deloitte study.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Toys R Us won't match 'many of the best prices' Black Friday weekend
While the retailer will open on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday, it won't price match on those days, when some of the best deals are out.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Target unveils big discounts ahead of Thanksgiving, Black Friday
The mass merchant plans to open on Thanksgiving for the fourth year in a row, but is scaling back hours and paying employees a premium.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Amazon reportedly slashing Marketplace prices
The e-commerce company is making up the difference, but the move still complicates things for third-party sellers, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Best Buy taps Amazon's Alexa for voice ordering
The partnership is in contrast to Walmart, Target, The Home Depot and Best Buy in Canada, which have chosen Google for voice-assisted shopping.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 6, 2017 -
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'Tis the season for retail security threats
Retailers are mindful of ways to generate more revenue during the holidays, but they need to pay just as much attention to looming security threats, according to a Cyber4Sight report.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 5, 2017 -
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Target rolls out new tech for the holidays
Shoppers are using their mobile devices more frequently in stores and now at Target, associates are too.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 5, 2017 -
EBay releases 'First Minute' holiday deals to reach early shoppers
The online marketplace still has many obstacles to confront, though. It doesn't have stores, a membership like Amazon Prime or a loyalty card like Target.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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Podcast
Conversational Commerce: 3 trends to watch closely this holiday shopping season
Retail Dive is keeping a close watch on the battle among retailers to woo customers with voice ordering, speedy delivery and promotions.
By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Online holiday sales could hit $107B in 2017
The digital firm also expects Cyber Monday this year to be the largest online shopping day in history, rising 16.5% to generate $6.6 billion in sales.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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Holiday shoppers slow to embrace chatbots, robots
Hype aside, 68% of consumers have never used a retail chatbot and 23% don’t even know what they are, according to an IFTTT study.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Alibaba kicks off Singles Day on the heels of stellar Q2 growth
In the same week that Amazon launched Black Friday sales 50 days early, the Chinese e-commerce giant launched interactive games and a "see now, buy now" fashion show to entice shoppers during its Singles Day event.
By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Amazon turns to Apple for AR shopping app
The e-commerce company's AR app pushes the envelope by giving consumers more than just furniture for their virtual viewing pleasure.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Amazon launches Black Friday deals — 50 days early
The e-commerce giant is encouraging Prime members to shop with the Alexa voice assistant, an option on the Amazon app and the company's many devices.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Walmart is throwing holiday parties to drive in-store traffic
Among other plans this season, the retailer is also leaving its $35 two-day free shipping minimum in place.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Only 58% of retailers invest in tech to handle holiday sales spikes
Seasonal hiring and additional inventory may no longer be the best way to handle holiday shopping spikes, a new survey found.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Best Buy to offer free holiday shipping
Fast and free shipping are table stakes these days as retailers take on Amazon, and the retailer is upping the ante by offering the perk with no minimum purchase.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Macy's opens 'digital playground' at Herald Square
It’s a return, of sorts, to the department store electronics section, but it could be too little, too late for Macy’s.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Sharper Image returns with Times Square pop-up
The two-story location in one of New York City's busiest shopping districts will be open seven days a week, "now through the holidays," according to the brand's Facebook page.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Holiday shoppers are starting early — and online
Favorable economic conditions don't mean retailers aren't facing significant challenges heading into the fourth quarter, according to new research.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2017
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