Toy brand Melissa & Doug plans first store

The company is opening its 1,600-square-foot brick-and-mortar location just in time for the holiday season. 

By Dani James • Sept. 20, 2023

US Postal Service won’t levy peak surcharges this holiday season

Agency officials credited more workers moving into career positions and network investments as to why the added fees are no longer needed.

By Max Garland • Sept. 20, 2023

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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

Walmart, Target follow Amazon with early start to holiday sales

Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has also stepped up, with deals set to start several weeks ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 19, 2023

Target, Macy’s announce seasonal hiring plans

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 workers for the holidays, about the same as past years, while Macy’s is aiming to bring on about 38,000.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 19, 2023

Amazon confirms dates for Prime Big Deal Days

The retailer is positioning the October sale as a way for consumers to get deals earlier than the traditional start of the season on Black Friday.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 18, 2023

The daunting duo: The holiday season meets supply chain disruptions

A retailer’s guide: Navigate 2023 holiday season delivery disruptions with last mile technology.

Sept. 18, 2023

Holiday sales predicted to rise by 3.5%: Deloitte

That’s slower than last year, as the research firm expects inflation’s impact to moderate and shoppers to have fewer pandemic-era savings.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2023

Target partners with Kendra Scott in time for the holidays

The collaboration on a collection of affordable jewelry and accessories will hit stores with holiday shoppers in the mood for good deals.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2023

How Dormify remains relevant with Gen Z this back-to-school season

Co-founder Amanda Zuckerman discusses how the brand is leveraging feedback from its community of ambassadors and customers.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 15, 2023

Radio Flyer to open first store this fall

The 106-year-old brand, known for its red wagons, is set to open its first store this November in the Chicago area where the company is based.

By Howard Ruben • Aug. 14, 2023

Back to school 2023: Can marketing transcend the turbulence?

Top marketers from American Eagle and Amazon weigh in on strategy as the season’s spending forecast paints a gloomy picture.

By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 9, 2023

Amazon sets a second Prime sale for October, again

Last year the e-commerce giant also upended the holiday shopping calendar with its early event.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2023

Retail hiring slows ahead of holiday shopping season

The shift may reflect the ongoing cooldown of the market overall, according to an iCIMS report.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 3, 2023

What’s working for — and against — retailers heading into the holidays?

This shopping season isn’t likely to be like last year, or the year before, or the year before that, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2023

Retailers hail tentative agreement between UPS and Teamsters

While industry groups expressed relief at the breakthrough, uncertainty remains unless and until the new contract is ratified by union members.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2023

As student debt relief ends, millions of consumers will have $300 less each month to spend at the holidays: report

Peloton, HomeGoods and Old Navy, along with most apparel and department stores, will be among the hardest hit, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Daphne Howland • July 21, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, RILA warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2023

Back-to-school spending to tumble 10%: Deloitte

Inflation showed signs of easing markedly in June, but it will take consumers time to adjust, and discounts are in focus, according to the researchers.

By Daphne Howland • July 12, 2023

Retailers brace for hit to discretionary spending, holiday sales as Supreme Court nixes student loan forgiveness

Apparel, home goods and electronics will likely be impacted the most as households pull back further in order to pay down debt.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2023

Changes to student loan policies set to hit retail around the holidays

Apparel retailers have the most to lose from the end of the pandemic-era payment pause, especially if the Supreme Court strikes down debt forgiveness.

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2023

Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

By Max Garland • June 16, 2023

Amazon plans further improvements to Prime membership as Q4 sales slip

As the e-commerce giant focuses on further tightening its operations, it will continue to add to the many perks members enjoy, executives said.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 3, 2023

Hasbro slashes global workforce amid challenging consumer environment

The move is part of a reorganization that includes the COO’s departure and a shift away from consumer products.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2023

Off-price Rack drags down Nordstrom’s holiday performance

But the retailer's seasonal results reflect margin consistency, and its focus on inventory management could pay off, some analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2023

Inflation moderated in December, giving retailers some hope

The holidays led many consumers to buy more discretionary items, but they’re likely going to remain careful about their spending this year.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 13, 2023