holidays

Scentbird Sees Giftable Subscriptions Capture Consumers’ Last-Minute Holiday Spending
Scentbird Sees Giftable Subscriptions Capture Consumers’ Last-Minute Holiday Spending
December 07, 2023  |  Subscriptions

With last-minute gifting providing a valuable opportunity for companies that can offer consumers an immediate solution, Scentbird is seeing its giftable subscriptions drive eleventh-hour holiday...

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Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
December 06, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Before the start of the holiday shopping season, market research data suggested there would be generalized cost cutting across all spending categories and demographic groups....

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Panera Adds Subscription Gifting as Restaurants Fight Holiday Belt-Tightening
Panera Adds Subscription Gifting as Restaurants Fight Holiday Belt-Tightening
December 05, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With consumers bracing to reduce their spending at restaurants over the holiday season, Panera Bread is looking to drive continued sales and visits by making...

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Omniful Raises $5.8 Million to Launch eCommerce Platform
Omniful Raises $5.8 Million to Launch eCommerce Platform
December 05, 2023  |  Investments

Omniful, an eCommerce/supply chain startup, has reportedly emerged from stealth with $5.85 million in funding. As TechCrunch reported Tuesday, the startup, based in Saudi Arabia...

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Holiday Gifting Presents 2-for-1 Customer Acquisition Opportunity
Holiday Gifting Presents 2-for-1 Customer Acquisition Opportunity
December 05, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As brands look to capture consumers’ holiday gifting spending, subscription box providers have the opportunity to drive high-margin a la carte sales on one hand...

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Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup
Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup
December 05, 2023  |  Delivery

Uber’s delivery business is expanding beyond restaurants to include courier service from merchants not partnered with the company — a move that comes as aggregators...

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Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly expressing optimism for the holiday season sales following stronger-than-expected figures during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  The heavy discounts offered during these...

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Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Despite economic uncertainty, consumers have been spending in the week after Thanksgiving to complete a portion of their holiday shopping and take advantage of the...

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Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Ulta Beauty is delivering bargains and luring customers. During an earnings call with investors Thursday (Nov. 30), CEO Dave Kimbell shared that the retailer experienced...

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