Holidays: Page 5
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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 -
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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Inside the 2024 holiday season
Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.
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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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ColumnThe 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 Xanayra Marin-Lopez • 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 -
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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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 -
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33% of holiday shoppers plan to spend less this year: Bankrate
Concerns around high interest rates and inflation are stressing consumers’ budgets, according to a recent report.
By Howard Ruben • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Gen Z more likely to buy holiday gifts via social media: report
Instagram and Facebook are forecast to be the most popular platforms for gift purchases during the season.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Heydude taps Sydney Sweeney for campaign emphasizing comfort
The brand has an ambitious full-year goal to limit declines to 10% or less, and a lot is riding on the holiday quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Mobile shopping forecast to drive over half of online holiday sales: report
With more people shopping on mobile devices, a “tipping point” with consumer behavior is on the horizon, according to Adobe Analytics.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon’s October sales event returns and Hollister goes back to school
The e-commerce giant is prepping for its unofficial holiday kickoff event, while the apparel brand launched a collection featuring over 30 U.S. universities.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Amazon unveils 2024 peak season fulfillment fees
The added costs, starting in October, will come as the e-commerce giant gears up for a shorter holiday shipping season.
By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Toy sales stabilize in first half of year
“The tide is turning for the industry,” according to a new report from Circana. But there are no guarantees for the second half of 2024.
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 13, 2024
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