Holiday shoppers to spend an average $875 this season: NRF

While the apparel category has seen mixed results this year, it will be a popular gift choice, according to a new survey. 

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 21, 2023

What to expect this Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Retail sales and seasonal budgets this year are expected to rise, but consumers anticipate buying fewer gifts with less bang for their buck.

By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2023

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

By Retail Dive staff

Shoppers to spend $130B Thanksgiving weekend: ICSC

Consumers expect to find higher prices this holiday season and are conducting research to get the best deals, according to a new survey.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2023

The rise of the Stanley tumbler: How a 110-year-old brand achieved viral success

The brand had long been marketed to workmen and outdoorsmen. But with the help of a group of influencers, the company unlocked the power of women selling to women.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 14, 2023

Kohl’s and Target went deep into beauty shop-in-shops. How does that impact the holidays?

Three years after inking deals with Sephora and Ulta, both retailers say they’re reaping the benefits. Here’s why the category could give them a boost this season.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 14, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of holiday shoppers plan to buy from small businesses: survey

Independent businesses offer a better customer experience and more unique merchandise than their larger counterparts, a new survey found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 13, 2023

Shoppers spent record $76.8B online in October: Adobe

Data shows that consumers are being strategic in managing their holiday budgets and taking advantage of early deals, according to a new report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2023

Holiday sales forecast to grow between 3% and 4%: NRF

Spending is expected to reach “record levels,” but the growth rate is slower compared to the past three years, according to the organization. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2023

On, Reformation among brands launching sustainable footwear collective

The group’s proposed solution is to collectively minimize waste, reduce emissions and bring a circular approach to the footwear industry.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 7, 2023

The right stuff: How Build-A-Bear is creating a cuddly (and lucrative) empire

The specialty retailer is landing record sales, enticing adult shoppers and sporting a plethora of store formats. It’s even made a holiday movie.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 7, 2023

Bath & Body Works takes men’s products on tour with immersive pop-up

The showcase will be stationed alongside sporting events on a tour of nine markets as the company builds its male customer base.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 6, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Christy Sports overhauls its C-suite, Simon malls to close on Thanksgiving

The outdoor retailer named a number of top positions, including CEO, while the REIT will shut most of its doors on the holiday.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 3, 2023

Consumers, inflation give hopeful Halloween retailers a dose of the scaries

Total Halloween spending is forecast to hit $12.2 billion this year, but rising wage and sugar costs are cutting into profits.

By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 30, 2023

The Backroom: How the holidays are shaping up

With the first sales events of the season already come and gone, the team looks at the clues of how it will go this year.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 26, 2023

September retail sales signal tepid holiday spending

This year, frugal consumers will likely continue to be careful and prioritize spending on experiences over goods, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2023

Why holiday spending is going to the dogs

As prep for the holidays begins, pets are increasingly landing on consumers’ gift-buying lists — sometimes over other family members.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 24, 2023

Holiday spend expected to reach $1.6 trillion: ICSC

While more consumers plan to spend more this holiday season, a new survey suggests they will shop at fewer stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 23, 2023

The state of clean beauty

Favored by younger generations, the category faces new federal regulation calling for brand and manufacturing transparency.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Oct. 23, 2023

Holiday spending to surpass pre-pandemic levels: Deloitte

Shoppers are increasing their holiday budgets across income levels, but for those starting to repay student loans nearly half may cut back on spending.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 18, 2023

Prime Big Deal Days beat last year’s fall sale, Amazon says

The e-commerce giant said hundreds of millions of items sold but didn't disclose exactly how much consumers spent during the event. 

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 13, 2023

Nearly half of Gen Z will buy holiday gifts on social media, survey finds

Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2023

Nike continues to be top brand for teens: report

Teens are also feeling the weight of inflation, citing it as one of the top social causes on their minds, Piper Sandler found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2023

Halloween is a $12B business. Why that couldn’t save Party City

The specialty retailer relies heavily on the holiday, but growing participation and spending wasn't enough to spare it from bankruptcy.

By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 10, 2023

US online holiday sales to surpass $221B this year: Adobe

More spending will occur on mobile devices than computers for the first time, and shoppers are expected to use buy now, pay later services, per the report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 6, 2023

More than half of shoppers plan to buy more private brands in the future, report finds

Ninety percent of participants in a recent survey said they would be somewhat or very likely to continue buying store brands if inflation or grocery prices come down, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 6, 2023