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- 10/6/2024
Circana: Holiday shopping intentions fueled by consumer optimism, hunt for value
Consumers are seeking a holiday escape — and that includes some retail therapy. - 10/3/2024
Gift cards to dominate holiday budgets
Gift cards continue to rise in popularity as a holiday gift option. - 10/3/2024
East, Gulf Coast port strike suspended after tentative contract agreement
Striking dockworkers at 36 East and Gulf Coast ports are returning to their jobs. - 10/2/2024
As port strike continues, experts weigh in
The East and Gulf Coast port strike is now in its fourth day with no signs that the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance are heading back to restart contract negotiations. - 10/2/2024
Salomon opens its first-ever U.S. ‘Sportstyle’ store — with more to come
Salomon has made its New York City debut with a pop-up in the SoHo section of Manhattan. - 10/2/2024
REI to close on Black Friday — pay employees to ‘Opt Outside’
REI Co-op is continuing one of its most iconic traditions. - 10/2/2024
Levi Strauss considers sale of Dockers brand
Levi Strauss & Co. may put its ailing Dockers brand on the selling block. - 10/1/2024
Strike Update: Prolonged strike could push up rates at East, West Coast ports
The port strike by 45,000 dockworkers halting shipments at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports from Maine to Texas enters its third day on Thursday with no negotiations scheduled (as of late Wednesday afternoon). - 10/1/2024
PwC forecasts 7% increase in average holiday spend; Gen Z ‘rising star’ of season
Shoppers plan to spend an average of $1,638 on gifts, travel and entertainment this holiday season, marking a 7% increase from 2023 and a 15% jump from 2022. - 10/1/2024
Walgreens launches student loan 401(k) match program
With many of its pharmacy associates facing educational debt, Walgreens unveiled a new benefit designed to allow employees to pay down their student loan debt and save for retirement.