holiday shopping

Retail Pulse: goop Finds Stickiness In New York, Opens ‘Lab’; Nordstrom To Offer Early-Bird Pickup
Retail Pulse: goop Finds Stickiness In New York, Opens ‘Lab’; Nordstrom To Offer Early-Bird Pickup
November 02, 2018  |  Retail

Digitally native brands often test the retail waters with pop-up shops, and, after some offline success, they may expand their concepts with permanent locations. Lifestyle...

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Online Spending Could Top $124B Over The Holidays
Online Spending Could Top $124B Over The Holidays
November 01, 2018  |  Retail

Amid a change in shopping habits from brick-and-mortar to eCommerce, online spending is expected to reach $124.1 billion this holiday season — an increase of...

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Ecosystems: Google, Disney And The Power Of Parental Spend
Ecosystems: Google, Disney And The Power Of Parental Spend
October 31, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

There are some hit toys from the 1960s that were genuine classics – so much so that they are still with us today. This year, Ken Dolls,...

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Build-A-Bear Workshop Plans New Locations, Pop-Up Shops
Build-A-Bear Workshop Plans New Locations, Pop-Up Shops
October 31, 2018  |  Retail

To bring its products to destinations popular with families, Build-A-Bear Workshop plans to open new permanent shops at FAO Schwarz’s new flagship and at four...

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Nordstrom Offers Extended Holiday Pickup Times
Nordstrom Offers Extended Holiday Pickup Times
October 30, 2018  |  Retail

Nordstrom is making holiday shopping less stressful by offering early-bird pickup and round-the-clock curbside service. From December 3 through 24, shoppers can come to any...

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How Target And Walmart Are Taking On Amazon Prime For The Holidays
How Target And Walmart Are Taking On Amazon Prime For The Holidays
October 29, 2018  |  Retail

When it comes to two-day shipping, Amazon is king: The eCommerce retailer’s Prime service offers free two-day shipping on eligible orders to its more than...

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Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

To take on competitors such as Amazon and Walmart, Target plans to offer free two-day shipping without a minimum order. The offering will be available...

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Amazon’s Festive Season Sale In India Off To A Strong Start
Amazon’s Festive Season Sale In India Off To A Strong Start
October 14, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon.com said over the weekend that its festive season sale being held in India was off to a better start than a year ago, with...

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BJ’s Scrappy Approach To Wholesale
BJ’s Scrappy Approach To Wholesale
October 04, 2018  |  Retail

By many metrics, BJ’s Wholesale Club is having a solid year. Since its IPO two months ago, shares are up 70 percent from its $17...

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