Online giant pushes up ‘Black Friday’ deals — to Nov. 1Amazon is getting a jump on the holiday season by launching a curated sales site — and a new AR tool to snag deals. Sears in promotional frenzy as holidays approachSears is offering customers deep discounts as the holiday selling season starts to kick in. eBay kicks off holidays with early deals eBay is putting a new twist on the notion of "last minute" shopping. Walmart's holiday strategy includes a first: in-store parties As Walmart gears up for the holidays, it is stepping up its customer experience — online and in store. Study: Online shoppers want a personalized experience Digital shoppers expect a personalized retail experience, a demand that’s forcing retailers to step up their engagement strategies for the holidays. Sharper Image in store comeback -- for limited time Sharper Image has returned to brick-and-mortar retailing for the holidays. Study: Poor technology planning will cost retailers $300k this holiday season Retailers that fail to invest in technology to meet peak holiday demands will land them right on the naughty list with holiday shoppers. Ideal combination to boost holiday spending A robust stock market and high levels of consumer confidence means good news for retailers this holiday season. But that doesn't mean Black Friday will be a blow-out. Consumer confidence at highest level since 2000 There is good news for retailers as they head into their most important selling season. Survey reveals changing holiday shopping patterns Retailers who are open on Thanksgiving shouldn't expect a significant boost. First Previous 187 188 189 190 191 Next Last