holidays

Today in Retail: Holiday Projections at Odds With Supply Chain Issues; Uber to Deliver Kids’ Clothes
Today in Retail: Holiday Projections at Odds With Supply Chain Issues; Uber to Deliver Kids’...
November 01, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, some retail industry observers believe supply chain issues may be overblown amid predictions that holiday spending will hit record levels...

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PayPal to Enroll Shoppers in Weekly $10K Drawing
PayPal to Enroll Shoppers in Weekly $10K Drawing
November 01, 2021  |  Shopping

Digital payments company PayPal is offering customers who pay or donate through PayPal the random opportunity to win $10,000 every week, in addition to thousands...

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SMBs Push for Local Shopping, Labor Shortage Will Hamper Holidays, Opportunities to Connect
SMBs Push for Local Shopping, Labor Shortage Will Hamper Holidays, Opportunities to Connect
November 01, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers are relying on subscriptions and personalization to help them deepen their relationships with their customers. Plus, small and medium-sized businesses are still a long...

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Holiday Spending Predictions Suggest Some Supply Chain Issues Overblown
Holiday Spending Predictions Suggest Some Supply Chain Issues Overblown
November 01, 2021  |  Retail

For months, retailers and experts have had one message for consumers: Get your Christmas shopping done early, because supply chain tangles show no sign of...

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Halloween Is Back — and Is Bigger Than Ever
Halloween Is Back — and Is Bigger Than Ever
October 30, 2021  |  Retail

Blame the Celts of ancient Europe. They devised the devilishly delightful holiday we celebrate as Halloween — ‘All Hallows Eve’ if you’re some kind of...

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New Data Show 2021 Holiday Spend Depends on Availability, Ease and Satisfaction
New Data Show 2021 Holiday Spend Depends on Availability, Ease and Satisfaction
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

Will we hear cash registers ringing along with sleigh bells this December? Yes and no. New research and retail outlooks see a decidedly digital holiday...

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eBay’s Active Buyer Count Drops, Google’s Shoppable Magazine, ‘Amazon Christmas’ Has Begun
eBay’s Active Buyer Count Drops, Google’s Shoppable Magazine, ‘Amazon Christmas’ Has Begun
October 29, 2021  |  Today In Data

Discover how Google’s shoppable magazine highlights the changes in commerce. Plus, holiday shoppers are already relying heavily on Amazon to fill their wish lists, and...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Labor Shortage Could Hold Retail Giants Back During Holidays
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Labor Shortage Could Hold Retail Giants Back During Holidays
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon has now struggled to meet earnings expectations for two quarters in a row as eCommerce sales growth slows and the labor shortage adds additional...

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Amazon Warns of Billions in Additional Costs to Meet Holiday Demand
Amazon Warns of Billions in Additional Costs to Meet Holiday Demand
October 28, 2021  |  Earnings

Amazon executives say increased capacity in the eCommerce company’s fulfillment network will help ensure it can meet demand for holiday shopping in the coming weeks,...

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