Christmas news and trends

Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
Retail // November 05, 2024

As the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
Retail // July 04, 2024

Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Balsam Brands Uses Real-Time Data to Make Its Holiday List
Retail // May 08, 2024

With the first quarter recently in the books and Q2 well underway, most companies have their collective eye on an uncertain economy and an inconsistent consumer. But for some companies, it’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

Big Lots Banks on Holiday Shopping to Bounce Back From Weak Q2
Retail // August 30, 2023

Big Lots is hoping holiday décor will put consumers in a shopping mood.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July

July 04, 2024
Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Retailers Shift Gears – And Digital – For Holiday 2020

July 22, 2020
Saying that “we know holiday shopping will be different this year, and we will be managing sales events differently,” Walmart this week announced that its stores will close for Thanksgiving...

Quick Reads
Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online

November 05, 2024
Target is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday

November 05, 2024
As the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Holiday Spending a Focus of New PSCU Payments Index Report

November 15, 2022
Consumer purchasing growth for credit cards in October was the lowest of 2022, while growth for debit remained where it has been throughout the year, according to payments credit union...

Late Holiday Shoppers Made More Use Of Store Pickup

January 17, 2020
This past Christmas was one for the procrastinators, as people seemed to be more comfortable shopping for gifts much later in the season, according to a report from CNBC. They...