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Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return

Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return
Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Discovered in South Africa on Nov. 25 with the first North American cases appearing in days, the new COVID-19 variant designated as Omicron is living...

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As Rolling COVID Disaster Turns to Omicron, Online Shopping Never More Important for Retailers
As Rolling COVID Disaster Turns to Omicron, Online Shopping Never More Important for Retailers
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Having toiled through three waves of the coronavirus; adapted to lockdowns, store restrictions and changing mask mandates; watched the vaccine rollout decline into protests; and...

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Consumers Opted to Pay for Black Friday Purchases With Debit, Cash on Hand
Consumers Opted to Pay for Black Friday Purchases With Debit, Cash on Hand
November 29, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Black Friday has come and gone, and most people are likely immersed in Cyber Monday deals. But data gleaned over Black Friday’s in-store and online...

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BNPL Firm Klarna Expected to See Biggest Holiday Yet in UK
BNPL Firm Klarna Expected to See Biggest Holiday Yet in UK
November 29, 2021  |  BNPL

Fueled in large part by the skyrocketing growth of buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna, the United Kingdom is expected to see its largest...

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Black Friday Results Put Pressure on Walmart to Keep up With Amazon
Black Friday Results Put Pressure on Walmart to Keep up With Amazon
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Though online Black Friday shopping was down slightly compared to last year, more shoppers still looked online for deals than in-store, with over two-thirds visiting...

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New Normal for Retail, Gap’s Multi-Brand Approach, Holiday Hopes Are High
New Normal for Retail, Gap’s Multi-Brand Approach, Holiday Hopes Are High
November 26, 2021  |  Today In Data

Gap stores are weathering the supply chain snafus with a multi-brand approach to retail. Plus, retailers are pinning their 2021 holiday hopes on financially healthy...

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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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