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

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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

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 Moore • 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

3 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

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

Target adds new features to same-day services

The changes allow consumers to list backup grocery items and add missing products to their original order, among other things.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 26, 2021

Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled

Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker, but revenue rises elsewhere in the business more than made up for the disruption. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2021

Gap pays tribute to love, kindness and The Beatles in holiday push

"All Together Now" stars musician Katy Perry and builds on the brand's year-old philosophy of "modern American optimism."

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 26, 2021

Walmart steps up delivery, online alcohol availability as holidays near

The company is extending its delivery hours until 10 p.m., two hours later than it normally offers the service.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2021

Even if retail sales slow drastically during the holidays, they will still be stellar: Wells Fargo

Supply chain woes notwithstanding, the industry is riding such highs that even a worst-case scenario would yield a near-record season.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 25, 2021

Alibaba Group kicks off Singles Day shopping festival with focus on sustainability

This year marks the 13th anniversary of the event, and features "green" vouchers to incentivize sustainable shopping decisions. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2021

Boo! 6 stories of retail hauntings

Retail is a harrowing business, and sometimes it can be downright scary.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore • Oct. 25, 2021