Free shipping, returns beat discounts for holiday shopping; health items top listA holiday survey reveals what makes holiday shoppers choose one brand over another, the top purchase categories and what group is driving online spend. Ulta to open 50 stores annually; promises faster delivery, invests in AI companyUlta Beauty unveiled new initiatives and investments along with its long-term financial targets for fiscal 2022 through 2024 at its virtual analyst and investor conference on Tuesday. Survey: Gen Z shoppers will turn to Instagram for the holidays Desirable young consumers will increasingly utilize Instagram and other non-traditional shopping channels during the 2021 holiday season. Study: Consumers follow brands on Pinterest, TikTok Brands looking for followers should create a presence on Pinterest and TikTok, and “influencers” may not be so influential. Fall teen survey: Clothing top priority for first time since 2014; Nike No.1 Teen spending is starting to accelerate after plunging in 2020 during the pandemic. David’s Bridal enters omnichannel floral partnership The nation's largest bridal retailer is teaming up with a sustainably sourced fresh floral brand. Google showcases deals in search, shopping results Google is making it easier for consumers to find discounted items on its platform. GoDaddy integrates online store offering with Google Retailers that operate an online store on the GoDaddy platform can now directly reach out to consumers via Google. David’s Bridal customers say yes to new loyalty program The nation’s largest bridal retailer reports that more than 500,000 customers have said “I do” to Diamond, Loyalty Program by David’s. Billionaire space race gets new entrant Jeff Bezos is getting upstaged by the colorful founder of the Virgin Group. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last