Saturday Feature

Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 

Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Can the Y2K Resurgence Reboot Millennial Wallets?
Can the Y2K Resurgence Reboot Millennial Wallets?
November 25, 2023  |  Retail

Millennials are having a tough time making ends meet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
November 18, 2023  |  Retail

While the holiday season brings a myriad of traditions and festivities, one of the quirkiest yet arguably beloved is the ugly sweater phenomenon. Get the Full...

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Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
November 11, 2023  |  Economy

If you’re gearing up for a festive feast, you’ll be thankful to hear that wholesale prices of whole frozen turkeys are taking a dip, bringing...

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Why Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Get an Extra Hour of Sleep
Why Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Get an Extra Hour of Sleep
November 04, 2023  |  Retail

On Sunday (Nov. 5), most U.S. states will “fall back” an hour, giving people an extra wink of sleep. While the states that embrace this time...

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U2 and the Las Vegas Sphere: The New Live Music Experience?
U2 and the Las Vegas Sphere: The New Live Music Experience?
October 28, 2023  |  Innovation

From its early days riffing in the post-punk scene to belting out anthemic rock hits and embarking on experimental musical odysseys, Irish rock band U2...

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Are Scare Tactics the New Way to Move Merchandise? 
Are Scare Tactics the New Way to Move Merchandise? 
October 21, 2023  |  Retail

In times of economic turbulence, brands and retailers have been known to turn to some pretty wild scare tactics to ensure that customers keep reaching...

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How Caviar Became Everyone’s Catch of the Day
How Caviar Became Everyone’s Catch of the Day
October 14, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Caviar is now mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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