Holidays: Page 20
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveIs 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 Moore • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Opinion3 rules for holiday 2021 success: Be first, be mobile, be flexible
Given supply chain issues, retailers should promote what they know is in stock, writes Vincent DeSantis, director of Retail Facebook Business Group.
By Vincent DeSantis • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Nearly 20% of consumers plan to shift holiday spending online: Coresight
But physical stores will remain a key channel this season as concerns over e-commerce orders arriving on time arise.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2021
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