Walmart adds new AI shopping features in time for holidaysWalmart is unveiling six new capabilities of its “Sparky” artificial intelligence shopping agent just as the holiday shopping season kicks off. Survey: Most holiday shoppers to cut back in at least one area Consumers are weighing trade-offs when it comes to their spending this holiday season. Mall of America survey finds hunt for holiday value on the rise Consumers are split on holiday spending, but value is expected to be a key driver for a majority of shoppers. Best Buy launches ‘Open More’ holiday campaign with creators, football Best Buy Co. Inc. is including content creators and America’s most popular sport in its 2026 holiday promotional campaign, with the theme of “Open More.” Walmart offers its lowest-priced holiday meal deal ever Walmart has rolled out one of the lowest-priced holiday meal deal offers in retail as consumers remain very value-focused heading into the holidays. Survey reveals Cyber Week disconnect between retailers, shoppers Cyber Week is a critical part of the holiday shopping season, but new data from Acoustic shows retailers may view it differently than their customers. Walmart: Here’s when consumers plan to start holiday shopping New data from Walmart Inc. reveals consumer attitudes and intentions for this holiday shopping season. Macy's reveals Top 100 Gifts list as part of holiday campaign Macy’s has unveiled its annual list of top gifts, offering consumers inspiration for the holiday season. Best Buy kicking off holiday promotions with Halloween ‘doorboosters’ Best Buy Co. Inc. is the latest retailer to officially start the holiday shopping season before the calendar turns to November. Dining, decor and deals: Why Americans are spending more on holiday fun this year Holiday budgets are expected to rise this year, with dining and entertainment seeing an outsized portion of the spending. NRF: Affordability top of mind for holiday shoppers Consumers' holiday shopping habits will be shaped by affordability this year. ThredUp: Secondhand holiday gifts grow in popularity Any stigma around giving or receiving secondhand items for the holidays is receding, reveals a new study. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
