Holidays: Page 46
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BJ's aims to turn holiday party stress into sales
A study commissioned by the warehouse club retailer notes all the many woes of the holiday party host that the company hopes could be reasons to shop at its stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Halloween spending to reach record $9.1B
The increase reflects growth of 8.3% over last year’s record of $8.4 billion, according to research from the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 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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Holiday shoppers to spend 47% more on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
A study by RetailMeNot shows that the holiday shopping days are going to be bigger than ever — and the promotional period should last twice as long.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Target’s app to guide customers through stores and to deals
Using beacons and bluetooth, the big box retailer's app will start acting as an in-store GPS and also show its Cartwheel deals as customers get near them in stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Walmart isn't hiring holiday help
In stark contrast to other retailers, Walmart is opting to stick with its holiday strategy from last year, which gives existing workers opportunities for more hours.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2017 -
SEO is crucial for holiday marketing
Updated holiday terminology and frequent product content pushes can go a long way in seasonal marketing, according to new research.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Holiday retail sales to rise 3.8%
A nearly 15% rise in digital sales will be a big contributor to a strong holiday quarter, according to store retail analytics firm RetailNext.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Could this be the last generation of Toys R Us kids?
The toy retailer's huge debt load finally caught up with it as the retail world rapidly changed. Now, in and beyond bankruptcy, the company must chart a way forward.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Courtesy of Macy's
Macy's hiring fewer holiday workers this year
The ongoing correction to the department store's massive store footprint is hitting hiring plans, the same way it's hit sales.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Kohl's to accept free Amazon returns
It's a daring move that may signal a new partnership ethos among e-commerce and legacy retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Toys R Us files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
After news broke that a bankruptcy filing was possible, many of the toy retailer's suppliers demanded cash on delivery — precipitating a financial crisis that quickly drove it to court as the holidays ramp up.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Sponsored by ListrakBrighten your holiday strategies with mobile
The holiday season brings an abundance of advertising noise to consumers and anguish for retailers. Incorporating a mobile strategy can give you a competitive edge.
By Shane M. Swisher, Listrak • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive3 holiday marketing hacks
What a study of back-to-school subject lines can teach retailers about their marketing strategy for the holiday season.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Retailers double down on holiday help
Emerging price wars may hit margins this season, but they'll also bring more shoppers into stores and online, according to a recent holiday hiring forecast.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Irma could hit holiday inventories
Planalytics says some $2.75 billion in sales could be lost to Irma, in addition to costs incurred by damage.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Target increases holiday hiring by 40%
The retailer will hire 100,000 seasonal employees — a big step up from the 70,000 holiday workers hired in stores last year.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Target launches 'innovation sprint,' adds HGTV stars to store brand stable
A 14-week partnership has five Target employees working out of Digital Ventures’ centers in New York and Los Angeles and conducting immersive customer behavior research in six U.S. cities.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Postmates cuts delivery fees pre-holiday season
The delivery provider is edging up its challenge to Amazon Prime with new upgrades, as it tries to lure in more Unlimited subscribers.
By Cara Salpini • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Amazon offers sellers lucrative holidays — if they prepare
Fulfillment by Amazon shipments rose 50% during the holidays last year, but Marketplace vendors looking for a lift need to plan ahead.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Fotolia
Pitney Bowes boosts delivery offerings with Newgistics acquisition
After at least three logistics-related acquisitions in as many years, the technology company's shipping sector ambitions have become increasingly clear.
By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Report: Online holiday shoppers have high delivery expectations
Consumers are steadily moving online to shop more often, and their expectations for swift and free delivery are only solidifying, according to new research from Walker Sands.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Boom or bust? Holiday predictions are a mixed bag
Online sales are expected to win again, but brick-and-mortar retailers are still struggling to find their niche.
By Lara Ewen • Sept. 8, 2017 -
NRF lowers retail sales forecast
The analysis follows weaker-than-expected sales, income and spending numbers from the government, but the holidays could buoy retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Toys R Us reportedly hires debt adviser ahead of holidays
Amid tough competition in the segment, the toy retailer has hired a law firm to advise on its debt options, which could include bankruptcy.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2017 -
The Home Depot picks Google for voice shopping
The home improvement chain joins the voice-assistant fray this fall through a partnership with Google Express.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 7, 2017
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