Holidays: Page 42
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Most Americans will shop Thanksgiving weekend
Spending is increasingly going online, but 64% of consumers say they’ll still head to stores over the weekend, according to a recent Deloitte survey.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Amazon, CVS roll out Pinterest tool for personalized gift ideas
Bed Bath & Beyond, Universal Pictures and other brands are also leveraging a "Secret Santa" feature that enables users to create custom idea boards.
By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Trendline
Inside the 2024 holiday season
Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.
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ModCloth
Walmart-owned Modcloth launches #BlackFridayBreakup
The company plans to stay closed for the biggest shopping day of the year in an effort to differentiate from its parent.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why REI and Modcloth will close on Black Friday, and prosper
Not all retailers are open on Black Friday, nor should they be. There are benefits to both, particularly when it comes to branding.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Amazon opens 'home of Black Friday' pop-up in the UK
As the company expands its physical presence in the U.K., partnerships with department stores could be a logical next step, according to Planet Retail RNG Director of Retail Insights Natalie Berg.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 21, 2017 -
ShopSavvy app update adds product recommendations
The app, primarily known as a tool for scanning products to compare prices, is gaining a new dimension that could make it more useful to shoppers.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Raysonho. (2016). "Saks Fifth Avenue in Toronto" [photograph]. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
Saks launches gift-themed Messenger chatbot ahead of Black Friday
The offering could help the retailer reach young shoppers earlier in the buying journey than the typical customer service bot.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Nearly half of young shoppers will spend more this holiday season
Some of the oldest Gen Zers and the youngest millennials are planning to increase their holiday spending this year, according to a study by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2017 -
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Podcast
Conversational Commerce: Black Friday predictions for 2017
With a fierce price war brewing this season, in-store and mobile experiences will be critical differentiators for retailers not named Amazon, Moody's Charlie O'Shea told Retail Dive on the podcast.
By Corinne Ruff • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Bankrupt Toys R Us wants $16M for executive bonuses
The request is being met with resistance as some wonder if the toy seller can navigate the holiday season and emerge from bankruptcy.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Calvin Klein opens holiday pop-ups with Amazon
Like Nike and Kohl's before it, Calvin Klein is forging a partnership that brings a host of challenges.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
12 major retailers that could go bankrupt
With the Toys R Us bankruptcy highlighting the chaotic, risky world for some retailers, we revisited our list of big industry names who could go bust over the next year.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Mall owner turns to sensor-based tech to improve parking
Technology from Park Assist is helping Towson Town Center improve a sometimes-overlooked aspect of the customer shopping experience — parking.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Forever 21 investigating POS security breach
Encryption and other protective measures used by the retailer may not have been operating on affected point of sale systems when the breach occurred.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Best Buy blames sales miss on late iPhone X
Despite missing projections for a 4.8% sales increase in Q3, the electronics retailer is well-positioned for the holidays, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 16, 2017 -
TJX 'left some business on the table' in rare sales miss
But the retail company has already addressed what it calls a "fashion miss" and expects a happy holiday quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Target
Target sales are up but forecasts a competitive holiday ahead
Price cuts are helping but the transformation is going slowly and the mass merchant needs to be bolder and more creative, especially in stores, say analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Black Friday to tally 115M shoppers
Around 70% of Americans are planning to shop on Black Friday this year, but other days will be busy too, according to a study from the NRF.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Amazon, eBay start the clock on Black Friday deals
Amazon is making it really easy, especially for Prime members and voice users, to get discounts early. And eBay, unlike many, is price-matching from now through Cyber Monday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Dollar Photo Club
Cyberthreats keep holiday shoppers off the web
Around 30% of consumers will not be shopping online this holiday season for fear of cyberthreats, according to a study by Sitelock.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 14, 2017 -
JD.com rides Singles Day to $19B in sales
Alibaba’s rival saw transaction volume climb 50% during the red-letter event, attracting more upscale shoppers.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Most holiday shoppers are turning to mobile
Roughly 65% of shoppers plan to use a mobile device for some of their purchases this season.
By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 13, 2017 -
American Girl debuts experiential NYC flagship
A new Girl-and-Doll Salon allows girls to book appointments with their dolls for hairstyling, ear piercing and manicures.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Glossier fuels holiday sales with pop-up shops
The cult brand is expanding swiftly, adding deliveries abroad and a series of brick-and-mortar efforts.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways to reach Gen Z during the holidays
The youngest generation might not be the biggest spenders, but they have influence over family purchases — and they're growing up fast.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 10, 2017
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