holiday shopping

Google Intros Holiday Shopping Tools as Consumers Seek Deals
Google Intros Holiday Shopping Tools as Consumers Seek Deals
November 07, 2023  |  Google

Google has introduced new search tools designed to help shoppers find holiday deals. The tech giant announced Tuesday (Nov. 7) that it was rolling out...

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Service Sector Slows: Sign of the Times as Consumers Shift Spending?
Service Sector Slows: Sign of the Times as Consumers Shift Spending?
November 03, 2023  |  Economy

The latest ISM Services PMI reading came in at 51.8 in October, down from a 53.6 reading in September. A reading above 50 notes expansion...

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NRF Expects Holiday Spending to Return to Pre-Pandemic Growth Rate
NRF Expects Holiday Spending to Return to Pre-Pandemic Growth Rate
November 02, 2023  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts record spending during the upcoming holiday season. Holiday spending during November and December will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022,...

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Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies
Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies
October 26, 2023  |  Retail

Online return fees appear to be both a blessing and a curse for retailers. While charging shoppers for sending back items has reduced returns, a report Thursday...

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Kohl’s Expands Storefront to Engage Shoppers in Holiday Purchases
Kohl’s Expands Storefront to Engage Shoppers in Holiday Purchases
October 23, 2023  |  Retail

As Amazon and Walmart engaged in a checkout showdown throughout October in the holiday shopping race, Kohl’s is looking to distinguish itself and ensure customer loyalty in the upcoming month.  To...

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Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
October 16, 2023  |  Walmart

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Walmart has announced that it is will not hire additional staff to serve customers during this peak period. This...

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Amazon Prime Members Bagged $1 Billion in October Deal Day Savings
Amazon Prime Members Bagged $1 Billion in October Deal Day Savings
October 13, 2023  |  Retail

This week, Amazon and Walmart have been locked in intense competition, each striving to secure the loyalty and spending of shoppers.   On Wednesday (Oct 11),...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Mobile Set to Overtake Desktop in $221 Billion Holiday Shopping Season
Mobile Set to Overtake Desktop in $221 Billion Holiday Shopping Season
October 05, 2023  |  eCommerce

This year’s holiday shopping season will belong to mobile sales and buy now, pay later. That’s according to Adobe, which on Thursday (Oct. 5) released...

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