holidays

Holiday eCommerce Sales Projected to Rise Despite Inflation
Holiday eCommerce Sales Projected to Rise Despite Inflation
September 12, 2024  |  Retail

A new report suggests Americans will slow their holiday spending this year compared to 2023. The annual holiday retail forecast from consulting firm Deloitte, released Thursday (Sept. 12),...

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Hasbro Reports Positive Back-to-School Season, Optimism for Holiday Shopping Demand
Hasbro Reports Positive Back-to-School Season, Optimism for Holiday Shopping Demand
September 10, 2024  |  Retail

Hasbro reportedly has a positive early read on the back-to-school season and believes its inventory position is strong heading into the holiday season. The company...

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Google to Add AI-Powered Insights and Reports to Merchant Center
Google to Add AI-Powered Insights and Reports to Merchant Center
August 27, 2024  |  Google

Google will roll out new artificial intelligence-powered tools in its Merchant Center in time to help retailers sell during the holiday season. The tools include...

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Amazon Touts Faster Delivery Ahead of Big Deal Days
Amazon Touts Faster Delivery Ahead of Big Deal Days
August 22, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon says its Prime Big Deal Days sales event will return in October. The event will give Prime members early access to holiday deals, the...

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Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
July 04, 2024  |  Retail

Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Once one summer camp’s...

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Everything You Probably Didn’t Know About Bank Holidays
Everything You Probably Didn’t Know About Bank Holidays
July 04, 2024  |  Banking

July 4th is one of the 11 bank holidays observed in the United States. And yet: Though the branches may be closed, the digital channels...

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Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
June 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s...

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Retailers Embrace ‘Dadcore’ Stereotypes to Combat Father’s Day Spending Pullback
Retailers Embrace ‘Dadcore’ Stereotypes to Combat Father’s Day Spending Pullback
June 15, 2024  |  Retail

As Father’s Day approaches, retailers are seizing on different paternal stereotypes to drive engagement and sales, from dad jokes to “dadcore” style to that tangle...

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Consumers Tap Dad’s Summer Grilling Excitement for Father’s Day Gifting
Consumers Tap Dad’s Summer Grilling Excitement for Father’s Day Gifting
June 11, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers seek Father’s Day gifting options more creative than yet another tie, some are buying their dads fancier cuts of meat as barbecue season...

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