holiday spending

Cash-Strapped UK Shoppers Choose Chocolate Over Toys as Gifts

Cash-Strapped UK Shoppers Choose Chocolate Over Toys as Gifts
Cash-Strapped UK Shoppers Choose Chocolate Over Toys as Gifts
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

Nestle, the maker of Quality Street, and Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury, are experiencing increased sales of confectionery in the United Kingdom this holiday season. Get the Full...

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Hasbro to Cut 900 Positions as Toy Industry Headwinds Continue
Hasbro to Cut 900 Positions as Toy Industry Headwinds Continue
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

Toy company Hasbro will be laying off another 900 people, about a year after saying it would eliminate 1,000 positions from its global workforce. Get the Full...

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Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

If you read the Y2K piece on PYMNTS late last month, you’d be aware that millennials are facing unique challenges in meeting their financial needs. ...

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5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
December 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

’Tis the season … Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Retailers Play the Value Card to Capture Consumer Spend
Retailers Play the Value Card to Capture Consumer Spend
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value...

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AI Helps Businesses Put Transactions on Nice or Naughty List 
AI Helps Businesses Put Transactions on Nice or Naughty List 
November 27, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The ongoing digital transformation of commerce and payments has radically reshaped the holiday shopping season.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday
Digital Gift Cards Popular as Consumers Balance Giving and Budgeting This Holiday
November 23, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Amid the festive cheer, the holiday season is also accompanied by economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures. Consequently, numerous consumers in the United States are gearing...

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