holidays

Unboxing Gifts for the Pet Who Tolerates You
Unboxing Gifts for the Pet Who Tolerates You
December 06, 2025  |  Retail

On the holiday gift list, your pet is the only recipient who will neither say “thank you” nor fake delight while quietly calculating the resale...

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Consumers Use Rewards to Subsidize Holiday Spending
Consumers Use Rewards to Subsidize Holiday Spending
December 02, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Consumers are using credit in strategic ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Yes, You Can Finance a Near-Orbit Ticket From Your Smartphone
Yes, You Can Finance a Near-Orbit Ticket From Your Smartphone
November 29, 2025  |  Retail

If your Cyber Monday cart still tops out at an air fryer and some half-off sweats, you’re thinking too small. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Rufus and Sparky Turn Amazon and Walmart Into Holiday Rivals
Rufus and Sparky Turn Amazon and Walmart Into Holiday Rivals
November 28, 2025  |  Retail

The retail industry is pulling every growth lever it can this holiday season. The question is whether those levers are enough. Get the Full Story...

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Will Black Friday 2025 Be a Repeat of Last Year?
Will Black Friday 2025 Be a Repeat of Last Year?
November 27, 2025  |  Retail

Black Friday 2024. Nov. 29. The top movies were “Wicked,” “Moana 2” and “Gladiator 2.” It rained on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. News stories...

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Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon
Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon
November 25, 2025  |  eCommerce

Mercado Libre is reportedly investing more than ever before in coupons for this week’s Black Friday sale amid heightened competition in Latin America from other...

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Walmart US eCommerce Sales Jump 28% as Consumers Seek Value
Walmart US eCommerce Sales Jump 28% as Consumers Seek Value
November 20, 2025  |  Earnings

Walmart’s third-quarter 2026 earnings results, released Thursday (Nov. 20), show that value remains the dominant force shaping consumer behavior, with shoppers increasingly using digital channels...

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Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases
Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases
November 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As the annual holiday shopping ritual ramps up, consumers’ finances are less robust than they might appear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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PYMNTS Weekender: The Retro Economy Wants Your Black Friday Cart
PYMNTS Weekender: The Retro Economy Wants Your Black Friday Cart
November 15, 2025  |  Retail

If the future is evenly distributed, so is nostalgia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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