holidays

From Digital to Decadent, the Luxury Gift List Has a Whole New Look
From Digital to Decadent, the Luxury Gift List Has a Whole New Look
November 25, 2021  |  Retail

There was a time when a bike or a dollhouse made the grade for holiday gifting. Somewhat sadly, we outgrow that phase and other gift...

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In Time-Honored Tradition, Consumers Reach for Debit, Credit Cards to Pay for Thanksgiving Dinner
In Time-Honored Tradition, Consumers Reach for Debit, Credit Cards to Pay for Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The past several weeks have seen countless reports about the challenges that would give a cockeyed optimist momentary pause before giving thanks: supply chain issues...

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Connected Cars Make the Busiest Travel Weekend of the Year Safer, Faster, Saner
Connected Cars Make the Busiest Travel Weekend of the Year Safer, Faster, Saner
November 25, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Planning to drive somewhere over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend? There may be nearly 4 million more people on the road than there were last...

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Black Friday Could See Greater Digital Shift Than Ever
Black Friday Could See Greater Digital Shift Than Ever
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

With Black Friday officially underway, nearly three-quarters of consumers have now begun their holiday shopping in a year that’s expected to be more digital than...

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Travelers Take to the Skies this Holiday Season, But Is It Wheels up on Airline Profits?
Travelers Take to the Skies this Holiday Season, But Is It Wheels up on Airline...
November 24, 2021  |  Travel Payments

Airlines are now aloft in greater numbers than at any time since 2019, and airline earnings are showing remarkable recovery. Along with the good optics...

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Today in Retail: Gap Leans on Portfolio of Brands; Afterpay Set to Launch Subscription Service
Today in Retail: Gap Leans on Portfolio of Brands; Afterpay Set to Launch Subscription Service
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Gap says supply chain issues will likely persist into early next year, while Afterpay is preparing to launch a subscription...

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CPG Brands Turn to Personalized, Digital Gift Cards to Boost Holiday Sales
CPG Brands Turn to Personalized, Digital Gift Cards to Boost Holiday Sales
November 24, 2021  |  Gift Cards

With the trend across the restaurant and grocery industries moving toward digital personalization, eCommerce gift cards may be more important than ever this holiday season,...

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Merchants Pin Holiday Hopes on Financially Healthy Consumers
Merchants Pin Holiday Hopes on Financially Healthy Consumers
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

Consumers are more ready than ever to spend in the coming weeks and months, with robust savings and pent-up demand built during the pandemic, leading...

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Digital Tech Wins the Holidays, Metaverse Boosts Sales, AI Builds Trust in Secondhand Market
Digital Tech Wins the Holidays, Metaverse Boosts Sales, AI Builds Trust in Secondhand Market
November 23, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers are relying more heavily on the metaverse to make sales and are using artificial intelligence to boost shoppers’ confidence in secondhand markets. Plus, small...

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