Mall of America’s not waiting to look a lot like ChristmasSupply chain problems have retailers and center operators alike expecting an early start to the holiday shopping season, and Mall of America is rounding up its reindeer. Placer.ai: Holiday cheer may be for real this yearAmericans who are eager to be celebrating the holidays with their families in person instead of on laptop screens are likely to be shopping early and often this year, according to reports from Placer.ai. Allbirds targets $2 billion-plus valuation in IPO Allbirds has high hopes for its initial public offering. NRF: Holiday spending will be on par with last year Average consumer spend this holiday will lag behind pre-pandemic 2019 amid fewer non-gift purchases. CSA Exclusive: Amazon offers third-party sellers enterprise support Amazon is opening its platform to small businesses looking for access to direct-to-consumer sales infrastructure and services. Peet’s Coffee revamps rewards program Peet’s Coffee is perking up its Peetnnik Rewards loyalty program with increased flexibility and faster accumulation of points. Black Friday arrives at Walmart — with perks for subscription program members Walmart is joining other major retailers that include Amazon and Target in starting its Black Friday promotion well before Thanksgiving. Santa to return to Macy’s stores — by reservation only Macy’s is restoring a holiday tradition that it canceled last year due to the pandemic. Retail sales unexpectedly rise in September American consumers kept shopping in September despite rising prices, supply chain disruption, the Delta variant and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits. Dollar Tree looking to hire ‘thousands’ Dollar Tree is holding another hiring event as it ramps up for growth and the holiday season amid a severe labor crunch. First Previous 85 86 87 88 89 Next Last
