holiday shopping

Giving The Gift Of A Good Read – On Subscription
Giving The Gift Of A Good Read – On Subscription
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

Avid social media users know that soon, the annual wave of posts about Jólabókaflóð will start appearing on Facebook timelines, Instagram stories and Twitter feeds....

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Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

With a greater emphasis on speed and online shopping, holiday hiring needs have changed amid shifting consumer preferences. Large retailers are set to hire approximately...

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Report: Early Holiday Sales Up 2.2 Pct. YOY
Report: Early Holiday Sales Up 2.2 Pct. YOY
December 05, 2019  |  Economy

A new report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research said this holiday shopping season has been the best since 2013, according to a...

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How (And Why) Major Retailers Are Embracing Print Catalogs Again
How (And Why) Major Retailers Are Embracing Print Catalogs Again
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

The holiday season is the time for nostalgia and tradition, and that is the case here at PYMNTS, where even amid our coverage of the...

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77 Pct Of Holiday Gift Recipients Expect To Make Returns
77 Pct Of Holiday Gift Recipients Expect To Make Returns
December 03, 2019  |  Retail

The results of a new survey found that most people – around 77 percent – plan on returning some of their gifts this holiday season,...

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Walmart No. 1 Downloaded US Shopping App On Black Friday
Walmart No. 1 Downloaded US Shopping App On Black Friday
December 03, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

Despite Amazon’s claims that this year’s Cyber Monday was the biggest shopping day in its history, Walmart had the No. 1 shopping app in the...

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Q4 Economic Readings May Show Growth, After All
Q4 Economic Readings May Show Growth, After All
December 03, 2019  |  Economy

From no growth to, well, growth. From economic doldrums to a healthy, if not robust, picture. On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday,...

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British Retailers Experience Strong Black Friday
British Retailers Experience Strong Black Friday
December 03, 2019  |  Retail

Retailers in the U.K. enjoyed a strong Black Friday despite forecasts that the holiday would leave shopping malls empty. Barclaycard reported an “outstanding” Black Friday...

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Lord & Taylor To Open Small NYC Store For Holidays
Lord & Taylor To Open Small NYC Store For Holidays
December 03, 2019  |  Retail

Lord & Taylor is opening a small shop in New York City for the holiday shopping season. The retailer closed its iconic 676,000-square-foot NYC store...

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