Holidays: Page 7
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Retail trends that shaped the holidays in 2023
From new marketing techniques to consumers spending despite inflation, here are the big takeaways from the latest holiday season.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 2, 2024 -
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Consumers could return $82.1B worth of holiday merchandise, survey finds
To address the rising cost of returns, 44% of retailers have increased return or restocking fees, according to CBRE and Optoro.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 29, 2023 -
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Free shipping is more important to shoppers than same-day delivery: Forrester
The costs of implementing same-day and next-day delivery might not be worth it given the level of consumer interest in the service.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 28, 2023 -
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Returns are the last, but not least, component of a holiday CX strategy
The last thing retailers should do is make gift recipients feel guilty for making a return, according to experts.
By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 27, 2023 -
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Fragrance sees online boost during early part of holiday season: report
Online sales of prestige fragrance brands were nearly double the rate of in-store sales in the early part of Q4, according to Circana.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 26, 2023 -
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’Tis the season for a retail tech-stack rethink
An influx of in-store technologies has CIOs leaning toward cloud for integration solutions, according to research by Bain and Aptos.
By Matt Ashare • Dec. 26, 2023 -
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Deep DiveCan retail sell hygge?
The Scandinavian concept of cozy gatherings and togetherness fits in well with the holidays. Until the excessive purchasing begins.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 24, 2023 -
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Shoppers use BOPIS to avoid holiday shipping delays: report
Buy online, pick up in store accounted for one-fourth of online orders in the three weeks after Cyber Monday, according to Salesforce.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Walmart outpaces Target, Macy’s for most recent holiday purchases: report
A fourth of respondents to a new survey said their last holiday shopping stop was at the big box retailer, followed by Target and Kohl’s.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Holiday shelves unaffected by Suez Canal attacks, but retailers anticipate disruptions in the new year
Retail industry groups are monitoring the situation, which is adding time and costs to the supply chain as shippers seek alternative routes.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Target brings dog mascot Bullseye to Las Vegas Sphere for holiday blitz
The largest version of the bull terrier character yet is joined by an 11-story gingerbread Target for the snowglobe-inspired takeover.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Are retailers ready for peak returns season?
E-commerce has surged at the end of the year, which could mean that more people than ever will bring back their purchases.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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Half of US consumers expect to take on holiday debt: survey
Over a third of consumers expect to pay their holiday bills in two or more months, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Super Saturday timing means fewer expected shoppers this year, survey finds
The National Retail Federation predicts 142 million people will shop that day, which falls on Dec. 23, down from 159 million last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday saw ‘lackluster’ consumer tech sales, report finds
Both unit and dollar sales declined year over year during Black Friday Week, and the average price of products was down during Cyber Monday Week.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Macy’s, Anne Klein partner on NYC pop-up shop
The apparel brand, which has partnered with Macy’s in the past, will showcase items from its latest collection at the temporary store.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Target woos last-minute holiday shoppers with extended hours
The retailer is also offering same-day fulfillment options through Shipt and its own Order Pickup and Drive Up services through Christmas Eve.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Michaels, PetSmart partner on holiday promotion
The two brands have come together to provide each other’s customers with exclusive savings offers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 13, 2023 -
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November hiring growth slightly up from 2022: report
Though some major retailers are hiring seasonal workers this holiday, employers are relatively cautious in their hiring plans overall.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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5 retailers that need a strong finish for the year
These retailers have borrowed heavily, delivered soft performance, seen substantial leadership turnover or operate in a heavily discretionary sector. Can they turn themselves around?
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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Sponsored by JusttHow to deal with order fulfillment challenges during the holiday shopping season
Prepare for the 2023 holiday season with expert strategies for effective order fulfillment. Discover how to meet high demand, handle order spikes, and optimize your supply chain to ensure customer satisfaction and avoid holiday anxiety.
By Ronen Shnidman • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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Despite Black Friday blockbuster, Lululemon maintains its holiday outlook
The brand continues to defy expectations, but may finally be approaching a plateau as competition rises and consumers remain cautious.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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Half of U.S. consumers left most of their shopping for December: report
Even though many retailers launched deals in October, a portion of holiday shoppers have waited until this month to start, according to a survey.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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More holiday shoppers to buy with small businesses: survey
Interest in buying gifts in-store is higher at independent businesses than at some large retailers like Macy’s and Best Buy, according to a report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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Kohl’s extends holiday bargains through December
The retailer is rolling out aggressive holiday deals this month, giving shoppers the opportunity to earn Kohl’s Cash daily through Dec. 24.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2023
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