Holidays: Page 50
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Deep Dive
5 mistakes from Black Fridays past — and how retailers can avoid them
Retailers won't bask in the bounty of Black Friday sales before first navigating these pitfalls.
By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Lowe's promotes Black Friday deals via Facebook Live
The event, hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott of the HGTV show "Property Brothers," revealed deals between comedy bits and interactions with viewers.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 20, 2016 -
Trendline
Inside the 2024 holiday season
Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.
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EBay offers #GiftGoals guide to help with holiday shopping
The e-commerce marketplace is combining social media capabilities with practical advice for engaging friends and family in conversation to come up with holiday gift ideas mapped to 12 different personality types.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What US retailers can learn from Alibaba's record-setting Singles Day
China's annual marketplace sales event once again shattered sales and volume milestones. What does its success mean for retailers on this side of the Pacific?
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Target enhances in-store order pickup program for holiday season
More than 90% of pick-up orders will be ready in an hour, up from last year thanks to program enhancements, team efforts and deployment of new technology.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 16, 2016 -
EBay overhauls mobile shopping apps in sync with holidays
The digital marketplace has updated both its iOS and Android applications with new browsing capabilities, product viewing options and other features.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Macy's taps social media to spread the Santa spirit
The campaign signals an attempt by the retailer to counteract some of the negativity on the internet after the presidential election.
By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How UPS stays steady in center of e-commerce shipping storm
Despite Amazon's shipping ambitions and myriad other forces driving market upheaval, UPS continues to invest in a future defined by e-commerce opportunities and obstacles.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Amazon expands Home Services to 20 more US cities
Customers can request services like house cleaning, which can be helpful during the busy party season, as well as assembly or installation of products.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Study: Most retailers duplicating last year's Black Friday deals
Some shoppers could get turned off by higher prices for year-old electronics, according to research.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Alibaba's Singles Day shatters expectations with $18B in sales
Sales across Alibaba's China and international retail marketplaces increased 32% over last year's shopping event, with mobile gross merchandise volume accounting for 82% of that total, compared to 69% in 2015.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2016 -
IKEA
Ikea calls Uber and influencers for hearty 'Friendsgiving' promotion
The retailer’s partnership with Uber suggests it's looking to reach the ride-sharing app’s urban customers where they are spending time — on their phones.
By Chantal Tode • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Survey: Speedy delivery top of mind for holiday shoppers
A Deloitte survey shows 83% of shoppers now consider “fast” shipping to mean delivery within two days, and free shipping is expected.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Wal-Mart rolls out mobile-exclusive Black Friday deals
With shopping visits on mobile devices set to outpace desktops this holiday season, the retail giant is steering deals and discounts to its flagship application.
By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How retailers can sidestep the pitfalls of holiday season hiring
Retailers are bringing aboard the same number of seasonal hires as last year, but other changes are afoot. Here's how merchants can leverage technology for more productive, secure workplaces.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Burberry trimming product offerings for the holidays
The upscale British fashion house is shifting its focus to its newest items, especially those selling well after its September runway show.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Study: Retailers abandon generic mobile coupons during holidays
Only 8% of chief marketing officers plan on using generic mobile coupons this year, compared to 34% in 2015.
By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 fashion experts size up what's hot for the holidays
Fashion is on pace to top gift purchases this season, driving half of all sales in a projected $656 billion holiday shopping market. Here's what's trending.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Kohl's launches Apple Watch sales to boost wellness business
The discount department store plans to feature the devices in its fitness sections rather than alongside other electronics.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How retailers can maximize mobile revenues this holiday shopping season
More and more consumers are visiting retailers via mobile devices, but few are completing purchases. Here’s how merchants can turn mobile into a moneymaker.
By Jason Ankeny • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Amazon rolls out Black Friday exclusives, app enhancements
The shopping app's new features allow customers to scan delivered packages to see what's in them without opening them and to compare real-life items with other product options.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Moody's: Retail sector stable, healthy holiday sales ahead
Home improvement, dollar stores, specialty retail and off-price will drive revenues, while other segments — including department stores, apparel and footwear, office supply and discounters and warehouse clubs — face headwinds.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Luxury handbag retailers scaling back assortments to revive demand
Competing on price can kill margins for any retailer, but it’s especially problematic for high-fashion companies because big price tags are part of their brand identity.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Office Depot launches Black Friday deals before Halloween
Traditional definitions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains are eroding as retailers amp up their promotions earlier than ever to capture shoppers’ attention.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Target boosts Spanish-language ads for the holidays
The retailer is boosting spending on Spanish-language television ads by 67% this year to reach an increasingly important segment of its customer base.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2016
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