holiday shopping

Sovos Sees 92% Jump in Tax Processing on Black Friday
Sovos Sees 92% Jump in Tax Processing on Black Friday
December 05, 2024  |  Taxes

Sovos says it saw “record-breaking” tax processing performance on Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. The compliance company announced Thursday (Dec. 5) that it had processed taxes on...

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Foot Locker’s Mobile App and Loyalty Program Propel Online Sales Growth
Foot Locker’s Mobile App and Loyalty Program Propel Online Sales Growth
December 04, 2024  |  Earnings

Despite facing a softer-than-expected retail environment in the third quarter, Foot Locker President and CEO Mary Dillon remains optimistic about the company’s long-term digital strategy, including...

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Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
December 04, 2024  |  Retail

December’s dawn brings with it a flurry of retail spending. Gift giving is top of mind, to be sure, but consumers are also treating themselves...

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Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
December 04, 2024  |  Retail

America’s biggest retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with record spending. However, the actual number of people shopping during the Thanksgiving-to-Cyber-Monday stretch declined slightly...

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Walmart Marketplace Records Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
Walmart Marketplace Records Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
December 04, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart says its third-party sellers enjoyed record sales as the holiday shopping season began. The company’s Marketplace saw its highest-ever sales day and also set...

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Shopify Merchants See Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales Leap 24%
Shopify Merchants See Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales Leap 24%
December 03, 2024  |  eCommerce

Shopify merchants saw their sales rise 24% and hit a record $11.5 billion during this year’s Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend. More than 76 million customers...

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Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
December 03, 2024  |  Shipping

As the holiday shopping season begins earlier and lasts longer, shipping costs are rising sharply, creating additional challenges for retailers and consumers alike as FedEx...

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Amazon Reports Record Sales During Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday
Amazon Reports Record Sales During Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday
December 03, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon saw record sales and a record number of items sold during its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday holiday shopping event. The company’s event...

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UK Retailers See ‘Bad Start to the Festive Season’
UK Retailers See ‘Bad Start to the Festive Season’
December 03, 2024  |  Retail

British retail sales weakened in November, a trend driven by the timing of Black Friday. Sales volumes fell by 3.3% last month, the lowest reading since April,...

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