Holiday shopping is off to a good start: A report shows a strong pre-holiday season (the three weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and Black Friday), followed by solid Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Cyber Monday is shaping up to be one of the biggest days of online shopping ever in the U.S., with consumers buying up deeply discounted toys and electronics. Significantly, many of these American consumers are using their mobile phones to make purchases during Cyber Monday....
Small Business Saturday drew around 108 million consumers to locally owned restaurants and retail businesses, reported the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express in a joint press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Shoppers looking for something sparkly this holiday season for someone special (or themselves) can now browse jewelry on Snapchat — as Kay Jewelers will be using the social media platform to showcase its products via augmented reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
The final verdict on Black Friday is still pending, and in many circles that final word is eagerly awaited. As of right now, some are lauding a successful retail Hail Mary, while others yawn at what they see as moderate gains (at best). Get the Full...
Black Friday online shopping hit an all-time high this year, growing 24 percent year-over-year, according to data from Salesforce’s retail intelligence unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Thanksgiving was a time to buy for a lot of Americans, with online shoppers spending $2.9 billion on the holiday alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Retailers including Amazon, Macy’s and Kohl’s saw their stocks surge in trading Friday (Nov. 24) after retailers enjoyed strong sales during Black Friday, setting the stage for a robust holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Peak toy season is upon us. Over the next six weeks, 40 to 60 percent of American consumers will purchase at least one toy during the holiday season. As a rule, toys are a bit like potato chips – it’s hard to stop once you’ve...
