AlixPartners: More shoppers to seek out brick-and-mortar stores this holiday seasonRetailers should expect holiday shoppers to integrate their online and in-store activities more than ever this upcoming season. NRF: Holiday sales to rise between 4.3% and 4.8%Retailers can expect a healthy rise in holiday sales — just not as big a one as last year. J.C. Penney’s new lifestyle brand is designed for ‘Instagram moments’ J.C. Penney continues to expand its assortment of exclusive and private brands with the upcoming launch of its first cross-division private brand in years. This holiday season’s biggest spenders will be… Millennials are expected to be the biggest gift-givers this holiday season, and social media will be their shopping platform of choice. Wayfair to open first-ever physical stores Wayfair is trying out brick-and-mortar for the holiday season. Timberland pops up on Fifth Avenue with experiential concept Timberland has brought a little bit of the outdoors to the city with a store design that will serve as an “inspiration” for future locations. Thanksgiving Day store closures include… Retailers are beginning to reveal their holiday shopping plans. Michaels expands kids offerings Yet another retailer is jumping into the void left by the exit of Toys “R” Us. Hourly seasonal hires could receive more perks this year There is good news for temporary hourly workers this holiday season. Where will consumers do their holiday shopping this year? Consumers have no intention of exclusively shopping online this holiday season. Five holiday predictions In advance of the 2018 holiday rush, here are five predictions for the upcoming shopping season. Shoppers want deals, digital services this holiday season Shoppers are ready to spend this holiday season, but brands with the best deals will get their business. First Previous 140 141 142 143 144 Next Last