2024 holiday shopping trends include...Despite a rising cost of living, a majority of holiday shoppers plan to maintain their spending levels from previous years. Prada Group offers mobile in-store payment, unifies sales channelsPrada Group is deploying a single financial technology platform, enabling streamlined mobile payment in its brick-and-mortar stores. Walmart launching annual bonus program for hourly workers Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly employees, ranging from training for skilled trade jobs to an annual bonus plan. Patricia Nash Designs opens its first store Vintage-inspired leather goods and accessories brand Patricia Nash Designs has entered the physical retail space. eBay to stop accepting American Express eBay shoppers will soon no longer have American Express cards as a payment option. Smoothie King to expand in Midwest; appoints real estate VP Smoothie King is expanding its footprint in Michigan’s second-largest market. Dollar Tree exploring sale of Family Dollar Family Dollar may soon find itself on the selling block. Pinterest enters new social commerce partnership Pinterest is opening its platform to users of a third-party social commerce solution. X allows adult content – with some restrictions The social media platform formerly known as Twitter is putting regulations in place for X-rated postings. First Look: RH opens ‘gallery’ location in California The latest high-end RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) location is now open in the Bay Area. NRF: Consumers still spending despite inflation Shoppers are still willing to buy in the face of cost increases and slowing wage increases. Influencing in-store behavior, buying and customer bonds Playwright George Bernard Shaw noted, "The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place." First Previous 691 692 693 694 695 Next Last
