Holidays: Page 36
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Recruitment scams on the rise in time for holiday hiring
Recruiters have been using tech to communicate with applicants and are working to hire more quickly than ever, making seasonal hiring a breeding ground for scams.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Holiday shoppers plan to spend 4.1% more this year
Tariffs won't force price hikes just yet because most retailers stocked up well before they hit, according to an annual consumer report from the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2018 -
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Inside the 2024 holiday season
Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.
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The holidays mean higher sales — and more fraud
Digital goods, electronics, and food and beverage are all common category targets for rising fraud attacks, according to new research from Forter.
By Dan Alaimo • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season
The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018 -
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REI's 4th #OptOutside includes $1M for research
The outdoor retailer is partnering with the University of Washington to launch a center dedicated to researching how time spent in the outdoors impacts health.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
A 2018 holiday marketing guide to data-driven campaigns
Digital ad experts offer ways to improve traditional retargeting with personalization based on AI and other technologies.
By Shane Schick • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Retailers dreaming of a green Christmas without Toys R Us
Everyone in retail, it seems, is playing in the toy game this year after the country's biggest toy store liquidated. But will there really be any surprises about who wins?
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2018 -
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Amazon may be the Grinch of holiday hiring this year
Competitors are upping wages in a bid to compete with the e-commerce giant and meet ambitious hiring goals, but will it pay off?
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 18, 2018 -
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Target clears 250K square feet of space for toy experiences
The mass merchant has revamped toy sections in more than 100 stores, and more than 500 will have enlarged spaces for play areas and family events.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018 -
More holiday consumers plan to shop both online and in stores
Plans for shopping online have increased among consumers this year, but brick-and-mortar retailers are also getting a bigger piece of the pie, both online and off.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Black Friday poised to edge out Cyber Monday this year
Despite the lasting relevance of Black Friday, more holiday shoppers are moving online rather than heading into stores for the sales day.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Macy's will open 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
Plenty of retailers are shuttering for the holiday, but not all stores can afford that decision.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Deep Dive
5 lessons from holiday 2017 to keep in mind this season
Last holiday season was a bountiful one for retailers across the board, and this one is anticipated to be even more profitable if common pitfalls are avoided.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How to make the most of influencer marketing this holiday season
By adding influencer content into the mix, brands may be able to grab consumers' attention at a time when many are bombarded with product promotions, seasonal ads and deals.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 12, 2018 -
New York Post: Buzzfeed opening toy store in time for the holidays
The plans, if true, reflect both the opportunity left by the demise of Toys R Us and the appeal of New York City for brick-and-mortar retail.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Good thing J.C. Penney's new merchandiser is the CEO
Can Jill Soltau bring the struggling department store the turnaround it's been waiting for? There isn't much time to find out.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018 -
FAO Schwarz to return to New York City
The next phase of the iconic retailer's comeback, which also includes an overseas expansion, begins just in time for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Sponsored by B-Stock SolutionsTis the season…for holiday returns
With the holiday season underway, learn how your returns can become a strategic asset rather than a dreaded post-holiday afterthought.
Oct. 9, 2018 -
Holiday sales growth could temper this year
Retailers have reason for optimism this season, but signs that sales growth could ease will keep them on their toes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2018 -
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Deep DiveHere's who is making moves in 2018 holiday hiring
As the season unfolds, we're making a list (and checking it twice) of who is hiring and how it stacks up against last year's strong holiday season. Here's a look at holiday staffing so far.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Oct. 19, 2018 -
NRF expects holiday sales spike of up to 4.8%
The trade association credits a strong economy and the healthy state of retail for the positive forecast.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Wayfair plots 2 holiday pop-ups
The online furniture company is turning to brick and mortar as it struggles to conquer online furniture retail.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Millennials set to spend the most at the holidays
The demographic is choosing retailers that demonstrate awareness of social and political issues important to them, according to an Accenture study.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018 -
More than 60 major retailers to close on Thanksgiving
Many retailers are content to take in sales online and avoid the bad publicity of being open on the holiday, but others can't afford to cede the day to Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Will AR bring joy to holiday marketing?
The immersive tech is likely to play a more prominent role this holiday season across advertising, mobile shopping and even in stores.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 1, 2018
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