Best Buy kicking off holiday with new price guarantee; in-store mobile checkoutBest Buy is encouraging customers to start holiday shopping early, offering Black Friday deals in a four-day sale that starts Oct. 19. Study: Consumers follow brands on Pinterest, TikTokBrands looking for followers should create a presence on Pinterest and TikTok, and “influencers” may not be so influential. Study: Younger consumers driving ‘buy now pay later’ purchases on social media Consumers have different preferences regarding social media advertising strategies based on their ages. Amazon kicks off Black Friday – in early October Black Friday is arriving more than a month early for one retail giant. How retailers addressed back-to-school demand Traditionally, the back-to-school season has started the hot business period in retail. Target launching holiday ‘Deal Days’ in October; adds new price match feature Target Corp. is looking to bring in holiday shoppers early with special deals and a new price match offer. Survey: Nearly half of consumers will boost holiday spending Many shoppers intend to spend more money on the holidays in 2021 due to COVID-19’s impact on their 2020 celebrations. Survey: Back-to-school shoppers are open to messaging Retailers should include notifications, especially via email, in their back-to-school promotional strategies. Save Mart provides customers with personalized omnichannel engagement A regional grocer is moving its omnichannel shopping and promotional activities onto a third-party digital media platform. Survey: Delta concerns put a damper on Labor Day celebrations The continuing spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is changing how, and even if, consumers will observe the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Survey: Online shopping goes mobile Almost all online shoppers search for promotional codes and coupons, and more than six in 10 make purchases via mobile device. Lowe’s to match 50 loyalty members with outdoor design creators Lowe’s Cos. Inc. is welcoming fall with a new promotion that will provide selected consumers with funding and expert assistance for outdoor projects. First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last