Interest in store credit cards plungesConsumer interest in-store credit cards is on the wane this holiday season. Retail sales unexpectedly rise in SeptemberAmerican consumers kept shopping in September despite rising prices, supply chain disruption, the Delta variant and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits. ICSC: 85% of holiday shoppers plan to spend money in physical stores A new forecast is bullish on in-store and mall shopping for the holiday season. Best Buy kicking off holiday with new price guarantee; in-store mobile checkout Best Buy is encouraging customers to start holiday shopping early, offering Black Friday deals in a four-day sale that starts Oct. 19. Target teams up with Lego for limited-edition lifestyle collection Target Corp. is expanding its partnership with an iconic toy brand in time for the holidays. Study: Consumers follow brands on Pinterest, TikTok Brands looking for followers should create a presence on Pinterest and TikTok, and “influencers” may not be so influential. 99 Cents Only launches two-hour delivery at 300 stores A leading extreme-value chain is the latest retailer to partner with online delivery platform Instacart. Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentives Nordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz. Survey: It’s not just stores — retail DCs caught up in big labor squeeze Attention on labor shortages in retail has mostly focused on in-store operations. But another area is also feeling the impact. Walmart expands reach of membership program in deal with American Express American Express is adding a new perk to holders of its premium Platinum card, which has an annual fee of $695. First Previous 270 271 272 273 274 Next Last
