Promotions will be the key to driving CPG sales this holiday seasonThis holiday season will be challenging for CPG manufacturers as pandemic-induced uncertainty is making it difficult for brands to confidently plan seasonal marketing activities. Retailers can better leverage social media this back-to-school seasonThe global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in retail. L.L. Bean partners with Mastercard L.L. Bean and Mastercard have teamed up for some outdoor learning. Study: Back-to-school shopping in full swing despite unknowns Consumers are still shopping for back-to-school items despite the uncertainty created by COVID-19 around the upcoming school year. No one will pay their age this year at Build-A-Bear Workshop An in-store event that drew big crowds to Build-A-Bear Workshop is the latest retail casualty of the pandemic. Survey: Discounts, brand values motivate consumers A good deal always helps motivate shoppers, but there are other offerings retailers can try. Coldwater Creek calls it quits – at least for now A struggling women’s apparel retailer is closed, although a message on its e-commerce site implies a return is possible. These states are having tax holidays in August According to RetailMeNot, 15 states are suspending sales tax during special events in August. Ibotta offers cash back for on-demand grocery deliveries A mobile rewards and payments platform is partnering with major on-demand grocery delivery providers including Walmart, Instacart, and Shipt. Analysis: The Great Reset — Retailers Look to Rebound, Recoup Year-to-Date Losses In a time defined by uncertainty, one thing is clear for retailers: How they recover from any COVID-induced slump will hinge on what they do in the remaining days of July and August. First Previous 59 60 61 62 63 Next Last
