holidays

J.P. Morgan Weighs In on Retail’s Three Big Moments of Truth
J.P. Morgan Weighs In on Retail’s Three Big Moments of Truth
November 25, 2024  |  Retail

We all heard the saying as kids when parents and teachers offered up these words of wisdom: You only get one chance to make a...

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Rush Hour Retail: How Geolocation Impacts Customer Experience During the Holidays
Rush Hour Retail: How Geolocation Impacts Customer Experience During the Holidays
November 25, 2024  |  Retail

The holiday shopping season is retailers’ peak period. “Holiday shopping puts tremendous pressure on eCommerce platforms,” Radar CEO and Co-founder Nick Patrick told PYMNTS. In...

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Ross Stores: ‘Treasure Hunt Environment’ Drives Off-Price Store Sales
Ross Stores: ‘Treasure Hunt Environment’ Drives Off-Price Store Sales
November 22, 2024  |  Earnings

Ross Stores aims to draw customers and drive sales by offering value and a “treasure hunt environment,” executives said Thursday (Nov. 21) during the off-price...

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Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
November 22, 2024  |  Economy

This week, PYMNTS Intelligence noted the appeal of paying over time — especially now, headed into the holiday shopping season, which starts, well, now. Our...

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Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
November 21, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the competition between retail giants Walmart and Amazon intensifies, shaping the eCommerce landscape. Both companies have established themselves as...

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3 Ways B2B Innovation Is Embedding Holiday Magic Into Supply Chains
3 Ways B2B Innovation Is Embedding Holiday Magic Into Supply Chains
November 19, 2024  |  B2B Payments

During the chaotic holiday season, delays can derail operations. Streamlined logistics, on the other hand, can make peak periods immensely profitable. And as the holiday...

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eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
November 19, 2024  |  eCommerce

Digital continued to take a larger slice of retail spending in the third quarter of 2024. However, a slowing pace of overall spending may send...

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Catalog Sales Explore the Shift Toward Digital and the Power of Physical
Catalog Sales Explore the Shift Toward Digital and the Power of Physical
November 18, 2024  |  Retail

It was 72 pages and every kid’s dream. Before the tsunami of Amazon and eCommerce turned the industry upside down, the Toys R Us catalog...

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Instacart Offers Members an ‘Express Lane’ for $0 Holiday Deliveries
Instacart Offers Members an ‘Express Lane’ for $0 Holiday Deliveries
November 18, 2024  |  Retail

Instacart has introduced “Express Lane,” a holiday-themed perk for Instacart+ members. Announced Monday (Nov. 18), Express Lane gives members zero-dollar delivery minimums on grocery and retail...

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