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- 9/18/2024
Walmart starting its holiday promotions earlier than ever this year
Early October is fast becoming the kick-off date for retailers’ holiday plans. - 9/17/2024
Sam’s Club hiking minimum wage, accelerating increases for frontline employees
Sam’s Club is boosting the pay for starting hourly workers and its existing ones as it looks to stay competitive with other retailers. - 9/17/2024
Anthropologie debuts ‘shoppable’ Holiday House in Manhattan
Anthropologie has opened the doors to its newest shopping experience. - 9/17/2024
Challenger forecasts 2024 holiday hiring will be down from last year
U.S. retailers will hire fewer seasonal employees this holiday season than last year as the labor market cools and consumers remain cautious. - 9/17/2024
Bain: Non-store sales to drive 90% of holiday growth; five tips to outperform
Retailers who hope to outperform this holiday season should emphasize value — no matter the price point. - 9/16/2024
The 10 busiest shopping days of the 2024 holiday season will be...
With a shorter holiday shopping season this year due to a late Thanksgiving, retailers need to be ready for eight key dates in December — and two in November. - 9/16/2024
Retail sales stronger than expected in August as consumers keep spending
Consumers continue to show their resilience in August as retail sales continued to grow, although at a slower rate than earlier in the summer. - 9/15/2024
Red Lobster exits bankruptcy new owners, new CEO
Red Lobster has emerged from bankruptcy with new ownership and new management. - 9/15/2024
Circana: Consumer emphasis on value and need-based spending continued in August
Traditional retail milestones — including the back-to-school shopping season — are being reshaped by changing consumer behavior. - 9/15/2024
Target holiday plans include under-$25 shops, 'Wicked' tie-in, exclusives
Target Corp. is focusing on value and exclusive products to attract price-sensitive shoppers this holiday season.