holidays

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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Cyber Monday Shoppers Find Fewer Online Deals
Cyber Monday Shoppers Find Fewer Online Deals
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

U.S. retailers are bracing for a slower sales pace on Cyber Monday, in large part because shoppers are finding fewer and smaller discounts and limited...

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