Stockout notifications up 325% from 2019: Adobe

Retailers are ordering extra inventory and adjusting their operations to meet this year's holiday demand.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2021

Alibaba's 13th Singles Day festival exceeds $84B

This year the retailer focused on its sustainability efforts and highlighted the success of hundreds of participating brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2021

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A look at the 2024 holiday season

Technology will play a key role in holiday sales this year, Adobe revealed in its latest holiday report. 

By Retail Dive staff

Black Friday is early again this year, and maybe forever

Shoppers are already out and about. But an unreliable supply chain and lingering pandemic have retailers and their customers changing their behavior.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2021

EBay to host holiday sneaker sales event

The Sleigh Drop gives access to influencers' collections, as the platform pushes to be the go-to place for sneakerheads. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2021

Hasbro launches first livestream shopping event

Viewers can shop for products via shoppable tags on the company's microsite store, watch events with surprise guests and get gift wrapping tips.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2021

Party City's Halloween more solid than scary, but costs loom

The retailer is closing the gap with its pre-pandemic performance around the crucial holiday. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 11, 2021

Old Navy aims to diversify Santa base, build out inclusive offering in holiday campaign

The brand follows in the footsteps of its sister brand, Gap, in creating a diversity-focused campaign ahead of the holidays.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2021

Grove Collaborative launches holiday collection at Target

Months after entering physical retail, the DTC brand is expanding its assortment with limited-edition products, dubbed Sparks of Joy.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 9, 2021

Black Friday could be back this year, as Shopify predicts increased spending on the holiday weekend

Consumers expect to spend $787 during the popular shopping holiday this year, over $100 more than 2020. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2021

Kohl's offers deals on new brand partners in lead up to Black Friday

The department store is offering Black Friday week deals between Nov. 21 and Nov. 26, as well as additional discount days.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2021

Is the fun ever coming back to holiday shopping?

The joy of the season wasn't as prevalent last year. With the continued threat of the pandemic and rise of e-commerce, it hasn't fully returned this year either.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 8, 2021

How high will sales rise? Predictions for the 2021 holiday season

With everything from a 7% rise to an 11% surge, experts differ on exactly how much holiday sales will grow this year.

By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 5, 2021

McKinsey: 87% of Gen Z will use social media for holiday shopping inspiration

Respondents listed YouTube, Instagram and TikTok among some of their top sources for product discovery, the report found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021

Nearly 30% of consumers haven't paid off credit cards from last holiday season: report

Most shoppers are putting gifts on a credit card and in some cases using buy now, pay later services, NerdWallet found.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021

Flouting retail trend, Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving

That day the retailer will offer a 50% discount on toys, a category with especially challenging supply chain issues leading up to the holidays.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2021

Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak

For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021

Francesca's launches Franki as stand-alone tween brand

The banner will launch its own website Nov. 15, run its own social media and open two pop-ups for the holidays.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2021

Ikea expands resale program across 33 US stores for the holidays

Declaring its fall pilot a success, the retailer is taking it national and adding discounts on sustainable goods for the Black Friday weekend.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2021

Saks debuts holiday livestream shopping shows

Other major retailers have also introduced livestream shopping capabilities as a way to reach consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2021

Target unveils holiday marketing campaign

The campaign showcases the company's "commitment to diversity and inclusivity," according to the retailer. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2021

Walmart to use AR, shoppable content to connect brands with consumers

For the first time this holiday, the retailer is offering new omnichannel touchpoints, tools and partnerships.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2021

It's a ho ho horrible shipping season for small businesses, too

Local makers have been preparing for complex holiday logistics. But a shorter supply chain may give them an edge. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 1, 2021

NRF predicts holiday sales will rise up to 10.5%

Growth in wages and household wealth could spur more sales, but a surge in COVID-19 infections could disrupt the projected rise.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2021

Study: 98% of retail execs report supply chain issues ahead of holidays

Nearly everyone in the industry expects their costs to increase for the season and plans to either raise prices or eat it on margin. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2021

Neiman Marcus reveals 2021 Christmas Book and Fantasy Gifts

The retailer's luxury offerings include a $6.1 million diamond and a Roaring '20s party at the Apollo Theater. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 28, 2021