holiday shopping

NRF Expects Holiday Spending to Return to Pre-Pandemic Growth Rate
NRF Expects Holiday Spending to Return to Pre-Pandemic Growth Rate
November 02, 2023  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts record spending during the upcoming holiday season. Holiday spending during November and December will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022,...

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Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies
Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies
October 26, 2023  |  Retail

Online return fees appear to be both a blessing and a curse for retailers. While charging shoppers for sending back items has reduced returns, a report Thursday...

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Kohl’s Expands Storefront to Engage Shoppers in Holiday Purchases
Kohl’s Expands Storefront to Engage Shoppers in Holiday Purchases
October 23, 2023  |  Retail

As Amazon and Walmart engaged in a checkout showdown throughout October in the holiday shopping race, Kohl’s is looking to distinguish itself and ensure customer loyalty in the upcoming month.  To...

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Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
October 16, 2023  |  Walmart

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Walmart has announced that it is will not hire additional staff to serve customers during this peak period. This...

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Amazon Prime Members Bagged $1 Billion in October Deal Day Savings
Amazon Prime Members Bagged $1 Billion in October Deal Day Savings
October 13, 2023  |  Retail

This week, Amazon and Walmart have been locked in intense competition, each striving to secure the loyalty and spending of shoppers.   On Wednesday (Oct 11),...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Mobile Set to Overtake Desktop in $221 Billion Holiday Shopping Season
Mobile Set to Overtake Desktop in $221 Billion Holiday Shopping Season
October 05, 2023  |  eCommerce

This year’s holiday shopping season will belong to mobile sales and buy now, pay later. That’s according to Adobe, which on Thursday (Oct. 5) released...

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Wealthy Shoppers Swap Quiet Luxury for Festive Flair This Holiday 
Wealthy Shoppers Swap Quiet Luxury for Festive Flair This Holiday 
September 28, 2023  |  Retail

According to affluent shoppers, quiet luxury — understated refinement, subtlety, and minimalist elegance — is out. So what exactly does that mean for retailers, especially...

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Walmart vs. Amazon: The Battle of Big Deal Days
Walmart vs. Amazon: The Battle of Big Deal Days
September 18, 2023  |  Retail

On the same day Amazon announced its Prime Big Deal Days event in October, Walmart announced Monday (Sept. 18) its own shopping event, Walmart Deals...

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