Holidays: Page 20


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    SKU’d: Andy Warhol is the Ghost of Christmas Past. And he’s here to help Tiffany & Co.

    He’s been gone for 35 years, but the pop artist is still making the luxury retailer joyful and relevant.

    By Nov. 17, 2022
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    Target’s profits tumble again, casting a shadow over the holidays

    Another disappointing quarter points to pressures on consumers, but some analysts also took the retailer to task for its performance.

    By Nov. 16, 2022
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    How retailers can win over shoppers during the holidays

    Retailers are pulling all the levers to drive loyalty during the industry’s all-important quarter.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Casper, Netflix seek to soothe holiday stress with in-store screenings

    The direct-to-consumer mattress brand will offer tickets to several showings of “Slumberland” at one of its New York City locations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Gift giving meets revenge living: Why experiences are so important this holiday season

    Consumer spending this year could meet last year’s totals, but with fewer gifts expected to be given, landing the sale just got harder.

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Study: 40% of consumers willing to pay extra for climate-conscious products this holiday

    Shoppers are bracing for higher prices this season, but many want to buy from brands with sustainability practices, according to a Shopify report. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Pinterest TV unveils holiday shopping event

    The platform also expanded the feature to Canada about a year after launching in the U.S.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 14, 2022
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    With inflation and recession fears looming over the holidays, are retailers still able to market joy?

    Brands need to be strategic with their advertising this season as consumers tighten their wallets and seek out deals.

    By Nov. 14, 2022
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    Sponsored by American Express and PayPal

    Are you ready to make Small Business Saturday® the best shopping day of the season?

    A recent survey commissioned by American Express and PayPal, and conducted by studioID’s Retail Dive, found that only 10% of shoppers say their holiday budgets would be “a lot less” this year than in 2021.

    Nov. 14, 2022
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    Consumers spent $72B online in October: Adobe

    Shoppers sought deals on electronics, toys and other items ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2022
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    Peloton goes beyond the workout for holiday push

    New ads showcase how motivation from instructors translates beyond exercise sessions as the company battles a difficult year for business.

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Only 20% of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday: report

    Shoppers are spending the same or more than last year, but they’re also on the hunt for discounts, PwC’s new survey found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

    The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Retailers ‘well prepared’ to meet holiday demand: NRF

    Imports continue to slow from records set earlier in the year, as consumer demand drops from its peak during the height of the pandemic.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Pacsun expands metaverse presence for the holidays

    The PacVerse includes an upside-down world, icy wonderland and futuristic airport terminal in an effort to bridge real life and fantasy.

    By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 9, 2022
  • Party City to shrink corporate workforce by 19% as consumers pull back

    Halloween sales at the retailer came in at the low end of expectations as consumers worked to hold their spending down. 

    By Nov. 8, 2022
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    Shoppers to pay more for less this holiday season: report

    Consumers are taking advantage of discount codes as new data predicts that Cyber Week sales are expected to increase.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 8, 2022
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    No, Black Friday isn’t here quite yet

    A few retailers held splashy sales early in October. But so far discounting is down from last year despite reports of high inventories and wary consumers.

    By Nov. 7, 2022
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    NRF forecasts ‘healthy’ holiday sales in the face of economic challenges

    The trade group predicts year-over-year growth of 6% to 8% and said consumers “remain resilient” even while facing inflation. 

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    Shoppers want to buy apparel, smartphones this holiday: NPD

    Clothing is one of the top items consumers plan to give as gifts, but may be susceptible to an increase in promotions. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 3, 2022
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    FedEx preps for moderate peak season with space to add new customers

    The company will continue to onboard during the holidays thanks to “a little flex in the network," Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Dollar General boosts toy offering

    The retailer worked with vendors to introduce new products — most priced at $10 or less — as consumers search for bargains this holiday season. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Walmart cuts the price of Walmart+ membership in half for holiday promotion

    Along with the discount, the retailer has recently added Paramount+ streaming and rewards to try to lure in new members. 

    By Nov. 2, 2022
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    Google’s new shopping updates focus on deals

    The search engine found in a new study that 43% of respondents plan to spend more time looking for discounts this holiday season.

    By Nov. 1, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Holiday hangovers: Can retailers clear out their inventory piles as the season ramps up?

    After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant. 

    By Oct. 31, 2022
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    Amazon warns that profits could vanish in Q4

    The e-commerce giant may be shifting to a more cautious approach in order to maintain profitable growth.

    By Oct. 28, 2022