Holiday Shopping Fever Begins, Amazon Quiet About Upcoming Stores, Hybrid Fitness Expanding

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Amazon says brick-and-mortar locations will help the retailer expand its omnichannel offerings for shoppers. Plus, consumers will continue relying on a blend of home gyms and fitness centers to stay healthy, and holiday shopping might not be hampered by supply chain snarls after all.

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    Data:

    $59B: The projected value of the connected fitness market by 2027.

    87%: Share of Beachbody customers who say they’ll keep at-home fitness as part of their workout routines.

    44%: Share of consumers who say buy online, pick up in-store capabilities would bring them into brick-and-mortar locations.

    42%: Share of consumers who say curbside pickup would bring them to physical stores.

    $843B-$859B: NRF’s projection for retail sales in November and December.