Holiday Shopping

Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays

Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays
Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays
November 26, 2025  |  Retail

With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. They can either pay high levies, or find new suppliers at...

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US Consumers Cautious but Still ‘Fundamentally Strong’
US Consumers Cautious but Still ‘Fundamentally Strong’
November 23, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

American consumer spending is still going strong, at least at some retailers. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Nov. 23), shoppers continue to...

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Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
Target Turns to AI to Spruce Up Holiday Shopping
November 12, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Target is introducing new technology features to help customers shop for the holidays. The new features, announced Wednesday (Nov. 12), include gift recommendations powered by...

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Ulta, Old Navy and Mercari Rise in Holiday Shopping App Usage
Ulta, Old Navy and Mercari Rise in Holiday Shopping App Usage
November 03, 2025  |  Mobile

Who’s going to win the digital wallet for the holidays? It was a question we asked as November started. A quick check of the PYMNTS...

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Mattel Says Retailers Are Stocking Up for Holiday Shopping Season
Mattel Says Retailers Are Stocking Up for Holiday Shopping Season
October 21, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers have begun stocking up on toys and games ahead of the holiday shopping season, having seen growing demand from consumers, Mattel Chairman and CEO...

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PayPal Offering BNPL Cash Back to Ease Shopper Stress
PayPal Offering BNPL Cash Back to Ease Shopper Stress
October 06, 2025  |  BNPL

PayPal is letting American customers earn 5% cash back through its pay later program. The offering, in effect now for the remainder of the year,...

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Mastercard Expects Holiday Spending Growth to Slow to 3.6%
Mastercard Expects Holiday Spending Growth to Slow to 3.6%
September 18, 2025  |  Retail

The Mastercard Economics Institute expects holiday spending to increase at a lower rate than last year as consumers navigate a slowdown in hiring in the...

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Amazon Brings Back Big Deal Days to Kick Off Holiday Shopping
Amazon Brings Back Big Deal Days to Kick Off Holiday Shopping
September 16, 2025  |  Retail

Amazon is bringing back its Prime Big Deal Days shopping event early next month. The event will return Oct. 7 and 8, the eCommerce giant...

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