How major retailers should handle early holiday 2023 demand Retailers are anxious to get an early start on the holiday season and drive high demand. AlixPartners: ‘Value-right’ retailers will win holiday; shoppers to trade downThe pressures of inflation, higher interest rates, high credit-card debt and other factors will moderate spending across the board this holiday season. Parent company of Altar’d State to close all stores — all day — on Christmas Eve Christmas Eve typically brings a surge of last-minute shoppers to stores. But that won’t happen at one national retailer this year. Deloitte: Holiday sales expected to increase 3.5% to 4.6% Retailers can expect some growth this holiday season, but it will be slower than last year amid moderating inflation and a decrease in pandemic-era savings. Target unveils long-term partnership with jewelry brand Kendra Scott Target Corp. is adding some sparkle to its offerings ahead of the holidays as it continues its strategy of long-term brand partnerships. Holiday sales growth to be sluggish; six tips to weather the storm A new holiday sales forecast is predicting sluggish holiday growth but offers some hope for improvement. Survey: Credit cards, debit cards most popular for holiday shopping Rising interest rates and inflation are expected to impact holiday shopping habits. Rising import cargo volume bodes well for holiday season Judging by import cargo volume, retailers are feeling positive about the holiday selling season. How Gen Z, millennial omnichannel shoppers differ from Gen X, boomers Younger consumers have distinct behaviors when it comes to omnichannel commerce. Etsy enables off-platform sales Etsy Inc. is launching a new program that rewards sellers for bringing sales to their Etsy shops from other sources. First Previous 46 47 48 49 50 Next Last