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NRF Says Holiday Retail Sales Will Set Records

NRF Says Holiday Retail Sales Will Set Records
NRF Says Holiday Retail Sales Will Set Records
October 27, 2021  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation on Wednesday (Oct. 27) predicted 8.5% to 10.5% growth in retail sales in November and December 2021 compared to the same...

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Retailers Push Curbside, In-Store Pickup to Fight Delivery Inefficiencies
Retailers Push Curbside, In-Store Pickup to Fight Delivery Inefficiencies
October 27, 2021  |  Retail

As retailers gear up to get people their orders throughout the holiday season — hopefully without the delays experienced last year — many are tacitly...

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Social Media Giants Keep Focus on Commerce Ahead of Holidays
Social Media Giants Keep Focus on Commerce Ahead of Holidays
October 27, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Advertising issues associated with Apple iOS 14 privacy changes have made a lot of headlines as Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat have reported their earnings, but...

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Hasbro Had $100M of Undelivered Product in Q3
Hasbro Had $100M of Undelivered Product in Q3
October 26, 2021  |  Retail

Toy and entertainment company Hasbro, feeling the stress of supply chain delays, is relying heavily on its entertainment and digital gaming divisions as it continues...

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Target Adds New Features to Curbside Pickup Offering
Target Adds New Features to Curbside Pickup Offering
October 26, 2021  |  Retail

Target on Tuesday (Oct. 26) introduced enhancements to its Drive Up, Order Pickup and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt offerings that make it easier for customers...

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Visa’s Results and Transaction Volumes Will Offer Fresh Consumer Insights Ahead of Holiday Rush
Visa’s Results and Transaction Volumes Will Offer Fresh Consumer Insights Ahead of Holiday Rush
October 25, 2021  |  Earnings

With earnings season in full swing, one might well wonder what’s in the cards for payment networks, both figuratively and literally. Get the Full Story...

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Amazon Unveils Strategy to Ensure Timely Holiday Delivery
Amazon Unveils Strategy to Ensure Timely Holiday Delivery
October 25, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Continued investment in transportation capabilities, as well as nearly a year of planning, has prepared Amazon to tackle the holiday delivery season, according to a...

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Post Office Promises to Be Ready for Holiday Rush
Post Office Promises to Be Ready for Holiday Rush
October 24, 2021  |  Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service is adding 45 new facilities for the holiday shipping season to handle the expected increase in volume, adding 112 new machines...

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