Amazon integrates Roblox into its kids holiday gift bookAmazon is taking its holiday toy guide to the next level by adding metaverse and social media features. IBM: Economic, other worries replace COVID-19 concerns among holiday shoppersUncertainty around inflation, gas prices and supply chain is driving consumers’ holiday plans. Core retail sales inch up in September Core retail sales remained solid on a monthly basis in September and saw another year-over-year gain despite an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and continuing inflation. Prime Early Access Sale – three surprising results Now that the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is over, it’s time to look back and see what the industry can take away from this event. JCPenney begins Black Friday on Nov. 1; closing stores on Thanksgiving JCPenney is not wasting any time after Halloween to begin its holiday promotions, and is giving store employees a Turkey Day break. Secondary market goods help holiday shoppers beat inflation As consumers continue to face consistently high inflation, discretionary spending will be far less this holiday season than in years past. Most Prime Early Access customers didn’t buy holiday gifts Amazon's Prime Early Access event was timed for the holiday season, but most customers didn’t use it to kick off holiday shopping. Prime Early Access customers have plenty of holiday shopping left In the first 36 hours of Amazon's Prime Early Access event, customers indicated the event did not mark the end of the holiday shopping season. HomeGoods unveils shoppable vacation home rental getaway — for $29 a night HomeGoods is celebrating fall with a unique promotion. Holiday Prime Day shoppers seek smaller-ticket items on first day During the first 16 hours of Amazon's Prime Early Access event, shoppers gravitated toward products costing less than $20. Best Buy kicks off holiday promotions; to shut stores on Thanksgiving Best Buy Co. Inc. is offering holiday discounts and services through the end of December, and will give store associates a Thanksgiving break. Adobe: Online holiday sales due for early start, modest growth An uncertain economic environment and a fall version of Amazon Prime Day may impact online holiday sales in 2022. First Previous 78 79 80 81 82 Next Last