holidays

Walmart, Yahoo Beef up Social Commerce, AR Offerings for Holiday Shoppers

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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Wirex Spreads ‘Crypto Cheer’ With $1M Token Holiday Giveaway
Wirex Spreads ‘Crypto Cheer’ With $1M Token Holiday Giveaway
December 02, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

To kick off the festive season, digital payments service Wirex has announced what the company calls its “biggest giveaway to date,” paying out up to...

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Metaverse Within Reach, Bringing Shoppers Back to Stores, Omicron’s Holiday Shopping Effect
Metaverse Within Reach, Bringing Shoppers Back to Stores, Omicron’s Holiday Shopping Effect
December 02, 2021  |  Today In Data

The omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic could cause holiday shoppers to think differently. Plus, the reality of the metaverse for smaller brands is closer...

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US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
December 02, 2021  |  Retail

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Today in Retail: Walmart Rents Pop-Up Space Near Ports; Toys R Us Opening New Jersey Store
Today in Retail: Walmart Rents Pop-Up Space Near Ports; Toys R Us Opening New Jersey...
December 01, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Walmart is renting a pop-up yard near California ports to combat supply chain issues, while retailers are upping their in-store...

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Retailers Up Their In-Store Game to Attract Holiday Shoppers
Retailers Up Their In-Store Game to Attract Holiday Shoppers
December 01, 2021  |  Retail

Though online sales continue to outpace in-store purchases this holiday season, based on PYMNTS’ survey of Black Friday shoppers, consumers are frequenting stores more often...

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Omicron Upends Expectations for Gifting Experiences This Holiday Season
Omicron Upends Expectations for Gifting Experiences This Holiday Season
December 01, 2021  |  Retail

In the week since South African health officials first alerted the world to the existence of the omicron variant, families and friends have begun considering...

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Afterpay: BNPL Purchases up 34% From Last Year
Afterpay: BNPL Purchases up 34% From Last Year
November 30, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Afterpay has released insights on consumer shopping that include a massive boost in Afterpay use, according to a Tuesday...

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After 16 Years, Does Cyber Monday Even Make Sense Anymore?
After 16 Years, Does Cyber Monday Even Make Sense Anymore?
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

When the National Retail Federation unveiled the “Cyber Monday” concept to the world in 2005, it was a well-intentioned retail strategy designed to not only...

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