Amazon to hire 150,000 employees for holiday shopping rushAmazon is shoring up its operational workforce for the holidays — and beyond. JCPenney holiday hiring plans slightly down from last year; to hold national event JCPenney is trimming its seasonal hires this year. Survey: Retailers ramping up holiday promotions Retailers are heading into the holiday season generally optimistic but facing new challenges that include inflation-weary consumer attitudes and marketing ROI difficulties. Coresight Research, RetailMeNot to host online holiday sales In addition to the online holiday extravaganzas being hosted by Tier I retailers, consumers will have at least two other seasonal sales to shop. Survey: Holiday shoppers to start early, look for sales; shop in-store Shoppers are returning to stores this holiday season — and they are also shopping earlier than ever as they prioritize sales and promotions. KPMG: Holiday shoppers to spend more this year due to inflation; top 3 concerns are … Shoppers’ average holiday spending will be higher this year than last but it won’t be enough to dent the impact of inflation. Kohl’s joins other retailers in kicking off holiday deals in October Early holiday promotions are fast becoming a trend in the retail industry. Survey: Most consumers will shop online on these two holiday shopping days The upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping days hold a lot of promise for e-commerce retailers. REI makes Black Friday permanent paid-off holiday for all employees REI Co-op is cementing a seven-year tradition. Amazon launches new savings hub, renames discount Prime program Amazon is responding to inflation concerns with a “one-stop shop” for its discount offerings and a rebranding of a reduced-price Prime membership. First Previous 91 92 93 94 95 Next Last