holidays

Why Retailers Should Pay Consumers to Keep Their Holiday Returns
Why Retailers Should Pay Consumers to Keep Their Holiday Returns
December 17, 2021  |  Retail

The average return costs retailers two-thirds of the original price (ouch!). This is because of factors like labor, transportation and warehouse expenses – all invisible...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
December 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

A trio of key trends could help department stores recharge the stagnant sector. Plus, the retail industry fights against the viral spread of smash-and-grab incidents,...

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Retail’s Touch and Go Holiday Hinges on Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer 
Retail’s Touch and Go Holiday Hinges on Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer 
December 15, 2021  |  Retail

The latest reading on retail sales numbers show that the Grinch is creeping into the room — in the form of inflation — threatening to...

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JPMorgan Chase Card Payments Set Record During Cyber Weekend
JPMorgan Chase Card Payments Set Record During Cyber Weekend
December 14, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. set a new daily record for processing card payments during last month’s Cyber Weekend, one sign that shoppers are willing...

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With 10 Shopping Days Till Christmas, Consumers’ Delivery Expectations Are Unbending
With 10 Shopping Days Till Christmas, Consumers’ Delivery Expectations Are Unbending
December 14, 2021  |  Retail

10…  9….   8….   Who doesn’t love the drama of a good countdown clock — which, in the parlance of NASA, now stands at...

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eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
December 13, 2021  |  Today In Data

Chewy strengthens its pet platform focus as it tops 20 million monthly active users. Plus, eBay is pushing StockX by bringing more sneaker sales and...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon, Walmart Prep for Holiday Shopping Push
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon, Walmart Prep for Holiday Shopping Push
December 10, 2021  |  Retail

With just over two weeks left before Christmas, consumers are starting to enter crunch time for holiday shopping, and Walmart is continuing to push to...

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Today in Retail: Target and Kohl’s Fight Over Beauty Shoppers; Retailers Try to Reduce Holiday Returns
Today in Retail: Target and Kohl’s Fight Over Beauty Shoppers; Retailers Try to Reduce Holiday...
December 07, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Target’s partnership with Ulta is facing off against the Kohl’s partnership with Sephora, while retailers are trying to cut down...

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Walmart, Yahoo Beef up Social Commerce, AR Offerings for Holiday Shoppers
Walmart, Yahoo Beef up Social Commerce, AR Offerings for Holiday Shoppers
December 06, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart and Yahoo are continuing their holiday shopping-related partnership, leaning into new augmented reality (AR) and digital opportunities, Retail Dive reported Monday (Dec. 6). Get...

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