Adobe: October online spending breaks recordsThe emergence of October sales extravganzas such as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days drove e-commerce for the month to new heights. Black Friday spending expected to increase while shoppers hunt for dealsIn an effort to save on gifts ahead of the holidays, the average spend on Black Friday is expected to increase between 3-22% compared to 2022, according to a new survey. Survey: Many consumers 'dreading' holiday spending Nearly half of Americans are “dreading” the holidays this year due to increased costs. Seasonal hiring update finds retailers optimistic but cautious Retailers added more seasonal hires this October than the same month last year. Economic headwinds will cool holiday sales in 2023 A meager rise of 3% is expected due to resumed student loan payments and low savings rates. Holiday Supply Chain Insights Spencer Shute, principal consultant at Proxima, details the potential upcoming holiday supply chain challenges in our latest Expert Viewpoints blog. How high-performing retailers view Black Friday The most successful retailers approach Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other holiday promotions a little differently than their peers. Overall story for holiday season 'looks very good,' says NRF economist Every retail holiday season since the pandemic has been unique, and that will be the case again this year. Google releases three new shopping features in time for holidays Google is launching new online resources aimed at making finding deals and discounts easier. Shipping and returns are a big deal for holiday shoppers A new survey reveals shipping and returns policies factor heavily into holiday purchase choices. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last