holidays

Target to Launch Early Holiday Deals, Hire 100K Workers

Target to Launch Early Holiday Deals, Hire 100K Workers
Target to Launch Early Holiday Deals, Hire 100K Workers
September 22, 2022  |  Retail

The holiday shopping season is starting Oct. 6-8 at Target, as one of the largest retail chains in the United States launches a Deals Day...

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Walmart Seasonal Hiring Plans Down 75% vs Last Year
Walmart Seasonal Hiring Plans Down 75% vs Last Year
September 21, 2022  |  Retail

Walmart plans to hire 40,000 employees for the upcoming holidays, a 75% drop from the retailer’s 150,000-worker target from last year. Those workers will include...

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Halloween Spending Expected to Scare up Record Sales
Halloween Spending Expected to Scare up Record Sales
September 19, 2022  |  Retail

Inflation can’t scare off Halloween, with spending on candy, decorations, costumes and accessories expected to reach a record $10.6 billion, topping last year’s high of...

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Mastercard Expects Consumers to Spend 7.1% More During Holidays
Mastercard Expects Consumers to Spend 7.1% More During Holidays
September 12, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers are expected to spend 7.1% more on retail goods during this year’s holiday season than they did last year, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse...

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Target Partners With FAO Schwarz on Exclusive Toys, Product Demos
Target Partners With FAO Schwarz on Exclusive Toys, Product Demos
September 12, 2022  |  Retail

Heading into the holiday season, Target has announced a multiyear agreement with FAO Schwarz in which the toy brand’s products will be available only at...

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Retailers Boost Their Offerings to Compete for Seasonal Workers
Retailers Boost Their Offerings to Compete for Seasonal Workers
September 06, 2022  |  Retail

As retailers gear up for the holiday season, they’re offering competitive wages, flexible hours and product discounts to draw seasonal employees at a time when...

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You’re Not the Only One Checking Work Email Labor Day Weekend
You’re Not the Only One Checking Work Email Labor Day Weekend
September 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Yes, it’s Labor Day Weekend. And technically, no, you’re not supposed to be working, or really, even thinking about work. But you’re likely sneaking a...

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Beneath Walmart’s Top Toy List, a Retail Price, Inventory and Payment War Is Brewing
Beneath Walmart’s Top Toy List, a Retail Price, Inventory and Payment War Is Brewing
August 31, 2022  |  Retail

Christmas might come early this year as retailers hedge an uncertain outlook with earlier sales events and an attempt to start gift buying sooner and...

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