holidays

Former Saks CEO On Retail’s Big 2018 Holiday Jump

Former Saks CEO On Retail’s Big 2018 Holiday Jump
Former Saks CEO On Retail’s Big 2018 Holiday Jump
December 28, 2018  |  Retail

Holidays are nothing if not factories for new memories. When it comes to retail, recollections seem likely to linger upon the ongoing (and significant) growth...

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Amazon’s Holiday Sales Foreshadow 2019 Retail Trends
Amazon’s Holiday Sales Foreshadow 2019 Retail Trends
December 27, 2018  |  Amazon

Judging by its holiday performance and PYMNTS research, Amazon is well on its way to commanding more of consumers’ paychecks in 2019. The 2018 holiday...

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50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers
50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers
December 26, 2018  |  eCommerce

Amazon announced news on Wednesday (Dec. 26) that it had a record-breaking holiday season in 2018, with more items ordered around the globe than any...

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Out With The Old, In With The New
Out With The Old, In With The New
December 26, 2018  |  Today In Data

Five years is not a long time, but an awful lot can change in that time frame. Consumers these days expect to dip their card...

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Santa Vs. The Christmas Tech Blues
Santa Vs. The Christmas Tech Blues
December 25, 2018  |  Commentary

The news had come out, and it was very bad. Santa’d made his helpers really, really mad. The North Pole, they said, he’d tried to...

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First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
December 24, 2018  |  Retail

When it comes to hot and last-minute Christmas gifts, one can hardly go wrong with some spark plugs. An ignition coil sounds pretty festive. Who...

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Square Talks Temp Payroll
Square Talks Temp Payroll
December 21, 2018  |  Personnel

The holiday season always brings with it a major crush of hiring for temporary employees — and the year 2018 was widely forecasted to be...

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Want To Win Consumer Mind (And Wallet) Share? Think Context
Want To Win Consumer Mind (And Wallet) Share? Think Context
December 19, 2018  |  Mobile

The holidays are a time for both hyper-vigilance and hopes. Many consumers must watch their spending so they don’t exceed their credit card limits or...

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