As consumer expectations change and digital technologies advance, the holiday shopping season itself is evolving. It’s going beyond its revenue-maximizing frenzy of deep discounts and promotional blitzes to become a strategic proving ground to test innovations, refine customer targeting, and cultivate loyalty in ways that...
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There was a time last year when we heard luxury retailers say that the slowdown they were experiencing was a sign of “normalization,” but now they are warning that profits are continuing down. So, is this truly “normalization” or just inflation at its finest? Get...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the holiday shopping season got off to a strong start. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
December 06, 2022
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December 12, 2017
Some things about holiday shopping trends will never change, Mastercard’s Sarah Quinlan told Karen Webster in their annual discussion of the trends to watch for the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete...
November 27, 2017
The pre-Black Friday narrative was not entirely sunshiny, with an evolving consensus that the day – though perhaps symbolically important to consumers – is no longer quite the bellwether for...
December 21, 2016
The impact of omnichannel across the retail ecosystem is significant, but the 2016 holiday season is shaping up to provide a clear picture of just how impactful the influence of...
December 20, 2024
While retail sales in Great Britain rose in November, analysts said the results were dampened by consumers waiting for bargains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]
September 19, 2024
Walmart says it is beginning its holiday shopping offerings earlier than ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
December 11, 2023
The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the holiday shopping season got off to a strong start. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
February 12, 2020
With holiday sales skyrocketing from 2018 to 2019, Canada’s Shopify registered quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations. The eCommerce firm notched global sales of more than $2.9 billion from Black Friday...
