Survey: Hiring remains difficult for retailers Analysis: MSU expert on holiday shopping and inflation, supply chain NRF: Consumer returns will exceed $800 billion in 2022 Merchandise returns are showing trends that retailers should like. Target offers last-minute holiday deals, omnichannel fulfillment Late holiday shoppers can get discounts, as well as same-day pickup or delivery, through Christmas Eve at Target. Super Saturday to draw 158 million shoppers A record number of shoppers are expected to turn out on Super Saturday, Dec. 17, which falls eight days before Christmas this year. Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say shopping centers are Christmas’s most stressful places What bugs them the most? The incessant refrain of “Jingle Bells,” long lines, and too many ads. Best Buy pioneers livestream in-store pickup with TalkShopLive Best Buy is taking part in a live shopping first with a livestream commerce platform and a TikTok star. Survey: Buy now, pay later proves popular with holiday shoppers Retailers looking to maximize their holiday appeal should offer a buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchase financing option. The four biggest holiday cybersecurity threats are… Online holiday fraud is on the rise, especially in four key areas. Amazon launches holiday deals event for last-minute shoppers Amazon was one of the first retailers to offer holiday discounts this year, and now is acting to be one of the last. Consumer sentiment improves in early December Sentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. Seasonal retail jobs in November fall to lowest level since 2008 Retailers have taken a cautious approach this year to holiday hiring. First Previous 45 46 47 48 49 Next Last