Mastercard SpendingPulse: September retail sales up 5.4% year-over-yearRetail sales continued to grow in September, but at a slower pace compared to August. Target to pay employees extra for working peak days of holiday seasonTarget Corp. is adding a pay incentive focused on the upcoming holiday season. REI to close stores, DCs, HQ on Black Friday for seventh consecutive year REI is continuing its tradition of paying all employees to get outside on Black Friday. Best Buy launches annual membership program — with special holiday perks Best Buy is rolling out a new membership program nationwide that includes special holiday perks and members-only deals. Retailers under pressure on employee, supply chain fronts as holidays approach Despite rosy sales forecasts, U.S. retailers are facing major challenges as they head into the holiday season. Amazon kicks off Black Friday – in early October Black Friday is arriving more than a month early for one retail giant. Exclusive Q&A: SnapBlooms directly connects customers to florists Online floral delivery platform SnapBlooms says it has a unique business model which is disrupting the industry. Target to hire for 30,000 supply chain roles Target Corp. is the latest retailer looking to beef up its supply chain ranks. Apparel spending expected to soar in Q4 Consumers are eager to spend on fall and winter apparel. Three digital shopping events coming this fall Consumers will have the chance to participate in three different online retail promotions happening in October and November 2021. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last