Holiday forecast estimates CPG purchases will rise 9.5% to 11.5%The ongoing pandemic will continue to boost spending on consumer packaged goods during the holidays. Dunkin’ brings back online holiday shopConsumers apparently did not get enough branded Dunkin’ holiday merchandise last year to satisfy their needs. Online purchases up 50% year-over-year in third quarter Online shoppers in the U.S. spent $218.1 billion on retail purchases during the third quarter of 2020. Nordstrom to offer virtual Santa chats, in-store holiday breakfasts Nordstrom will be offering festive experiences this year in-store and on-line as part of its re-imagined holiday celebrations. Cole Haan steps into online returns partnership with UPS Cole Haan customers have new, streamlined option for dropping off returns of e-commerce purchases. American Dream plans week of promotions starting Thanksgiving week American Dream’s newly opened retail section will be getting a boost from a week-long “Make Dreams Come True” surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. Gap Inc. gives online shoppers flex payment option Gap Inc. is offering “buy now, pay later” installment payments across its Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta e-commerce platforms. Walmart expands mobile-friendly features of seasonal toy catalog For the second year in a row, Walmart is providing scannable access to digital content and services from its printed seasonal toy catalog. Macerich aims to make customers comfortable this holiday season Big mall operator Macerich began thinking in earnest about Holiday 2020 during the summer when it became clear it would be a holiday season like no other. Southeastern Grocers debuts new Winn-Dixie stores — with more to come Winn-Dixie’s footprint in Florida continues to grow. First Previous 341 342 343 344 345 Next Last