holidays

Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
September 17, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is resuming “Prime Big Deal Days” next month before the holiday shopping season. The eCommerce giant’s semi-annual sales event returns Oct. 8 and 9,...

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Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
September 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to...

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Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels
Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels
September 16, 2024  |  Retail

Target says it aims to hire roughly 100,000 workers for the holiday shopping season. The retailer’s plans, announced Monday (Sept. 16), are in line with last year’s hiring levels,...

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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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