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- 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. - 9/15/2024
Study: Interest rates of retail credit cards at record high
The average interest rates of credit cards that can be used only at a particular retailer are higher than the national average for all credit cards and for co-branded cards. - 9/12/2024
NRF: Retail sales grew again in August
Retail sales increased in August amid ongoing consumer demand and slowing inflation. - 9/11/2024
Big Lots gets OK to access bankruptcy financing
Big Lots has received interim court approval to immediately access a portion of its $707.5 million available bankruptcy financing.