Dick’s Sporting Goods cutting seasonal hires 40%Dick’s Sporting Goods is returning its seasonal staffing to pre-2025 levels. NRF: Holiday sales to top $1T for first time; seasonal hiring steadyThe National Retail Federation (NRF) expects solid year-over-year growth in holiday sales with seasonal spending reaching a new milestone. Lidl US touts $35 Thanksgiving deal for loyalty members Lidl US is offering its loyalty program members a Thanksgiving meal deal to feed the entire family for under $40. Survey: Canadian shoppers plan to curb holiday spending Canadian holiday shoppers are expected to be more diligent this year as inflation and tariffs continue to alter consumer spending. Amazon to host annual early holiday promotion for beauty shoppers Amazon’s second major holiday-themed event of 2026 will focus on beauty products. Saks Fifth Avenue holiday campaign includes flagship windows, light show Saks Fifth Avenue has unveiled its 2026 holiday campaign, which once again includes the iconic holiday light show at its flagship in New York. Bain: Consumers will spend over $85B during Cyber Week Bain & Company expects retail sales growth between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday to almost double that of overall holiday sales. Nordstrom holiday plans include enhanced app; FAO Schwarz, David Bowie shops Nordstrom is celebrating the holidays with special in-store shops and an enhanced mobile app. Gartner: AI growing as source of holiday recommendations New data indicates artificial intelligence is expanding, rather than replacing, the methods consumers use to find ideas for holiday gifts. A closer look at Amazon Prime Big Deal Days – what consumers revealed Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has concluded, but shopping behaviors exhibited during the sales extravaganza will influence retail for the holidays and beyond. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days produces 9% spending growth Consumers showed willingness to take advantage of a good deal during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days fall sales extravaganza. Walmart launches Express Pickup; closing stores Thanksgiving, Christmas Walmart is offering fast curbside pickup in time for the holidays and letting store associates spend two major holidays with their families. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last
