Holiday & Events

Articles about major holidays and annual events in retail. (from Thanksgiving to Prime Day)

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Just how wrong were those 2021 valuations?

Happy Monday. It’s Independence Day here in the United States, which means that much of TechCrunch is on holiday. But as last week came to a close, several important pieces of data dropped that are worth our consideration. Let’s not let that opportunity pass, day off or not. (Also, this is the last day of […]
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FTX policy exec says its ‘priorities have not changed’ amid market madness

As the crypto markets continue to trend downward, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, FTX, remains undeterred. “Our priorities have not changed,” Mark Wetjen, head of policy and regulatory strategy at FTX, told TechCrunch. “Markets will do what they do, but the reality is that the digital asset marketplace and digital asset ecosystem, we believe, is […]
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Equity crowdfunding appears immune to market volatility, on track for its best year yet

Equity crowdfunding — or community raises, as the fundraising platforms involved prefer to call it — has grown steadily over the last few years. Regulations governing the process continue to evolve in the market’s favor, and 2022’s venture funding pullback may be the final piece needed to quiet the fundraising strategy’s naysayers for good. This […]
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Without a clear ask, your pitch deck is useless

You’ve brushed off your Keynote skills, you’re giddy that you’re finally going to be able to start paying yourself a living wage, and you are excited to start pitching your startup’s next round of funding to your investors. It’s heady times, for sure, but hit the other pedal there for a moment, friend — you […]
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1/3 Of US Retailers Are 8 weeks Away From Going Bust Due To Supply Chain Issues

*80% of retailers have been hit with supply problems in the last year; *52% of shops and ecommerce brands have experienced stockouts, resulting in a loss of sales; *Supply crisis has added 23% to retailers’ costs over the last year and 51% have put up prices as a result; * Results are from a new […]
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Tech doesn’t get more full circle than this

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a fresh human-first take on this week’s startup news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Tech innovation is a cycle, especially in the main character-driven world of early-stage venture capital and copycat nature of startups. The latest proof? Y Combinator this week announced Launch YC, a platform […]
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The 2022 Back to School Survey: 1,400 Moms Talk BTS Shopping

What do you get when you combine one of the largest shopping events of the year with historic levels of inflation, stock shortages, and labor issues? We’ll tell you exactly what you get… You get the 2022–23 Back to School (BTS) shopping season. As noted in Field Agent’s Back to School Success Kit: How Brands […]
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OpenSea’s $13B valuation doesn’t make sense as NFT trading volumes plunge

It may feel like it’s been a few years since OpenSea announced the funding round that pushed its valuation to the $13 billion mark. It was January. At the time, this column dug into the company’s financial performance and came to a number of conclusions, primarily that the company was generating a lot of revenue. […]
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It’s Time We Make E-Commerce More Human

The pandemic sucks. Bold statement. I know, I know. Our relationship with COVID-19 feels like the most toxic relationship you could imagine. Once we think we’re close to done with cancellations, quarantines and masks, one of those pesky little variants pops up and forces itself back into our lives. We grab our belongings (I imagine […]
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Retail workers want better options to manage availability, holiday and pay

Retail employees are seeking better workplace technology solutions to manage their availability, holiday and pay, according to research by Fourth. The company’s new whitepaper is built on two surveys. One was of 502 retail workers in the UK, and the second was of 251 HR, digital transformation, IT, finance and operations decision makers at senior […]
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Firework prices have doubled since pandemic began

There was a shortage of fireworks in 2020 and 2021. Supply shortages are no longer a problem, but consumers will be shelling out way more to get less this Independence Day. “I would say from 2019 till ‘22, items’ [costs] have at least doubled,” said Bruce Zoldan, president and CEO of Phantom Fireworks.
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5 Mistakes Brands Make In Their Prime Day Prep

Gary Hammerschlag is a Team Lead at Bobsled.  Each year, Prime Day becomes increasingly more substantial as customers continue to purchase online inventory by the masses. It is one of the key opportunities for brands to invest in a huge revenue boost. But despite Prime Day’s growing popularity and burgeoning resources that are made available […]
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How DTC Brands Can Enjoy Post-purchase Success

What is DTC? Why Do You Need to Look into it? DTC has been making ripples in the ecommerce world owing to the fact that it has enabled brands to have direct access to their customers and cater to their specific needs head-on, rather than dealing through monopolized third parties.  Traditionally successful brands who have […]
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8 weird consumer spending trends

The rising cost of living is wreaking havoc with consumer spending. And as food, transport, and energy prices continue to rocket, consumers aren’t the only ones cutting back. Tesla recently announced mass layoffs, while buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna has cut 10% of its staff. We see a clear consumer dilemma in our Zeitgeist data – between […]
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4 Creative Ways Retailers Are Using Gift Cards to Drive Sales

With supply chain issues stressing physical inventory and inflation running high, consumers are turning to gift cards to fill the gap and stretch their spending power. According to a recent consumer survey from Fiserv, 58 percent of consumers said gift card promotions are motivating them to buy more gift cards during this inflation period. This […]
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FTC Lawsuit Against Walmart is Unfounded and Ignores the Billions Walmart has Saved Customers

A narrowly divided Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has filed a misguided lawsuit against Walmart regarding money transfer services that the Company offers to consumers. Here’s what you need to know about the lawsuit: Since Walmart began offering our customers flat, low fee money transfer services at our stores, the company has saved consumers—particularly the unbanked […]
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How Catalogers Are Understanding and Responding to the Post-Pandemic World

As the pandemic has eased, catalogers are having to pivot to the new reality of the post-pandemic world. Most catalogers saw significant changes to their businesses with the onset of the pandemic. Now, most catalogers are seeing another shift as demand, response rates, and the basic business models shift again. How can catalogers understand the […]
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How to Reduce the Impact of Oversize Charge on Shipping Costs

Shipping is an expensive part of any ecommerce business. Therefore, it is wise to cut corners wherever you can to save on costs and grow your business. However, that may not be as easy as it sounds.  Your shipping bills can contain additional expenses over existing shipping fees that can put a dent in your […]
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5 online privacy trends: what consumers are really thinking

In 1994, a 24-year-old programmer named Lou Montolli wrote a document describing how an internet browser could store data to remember that Wile E. Coyote had ordered a rocket launcher from the Acme Corporation. This was the first ever description of a “persistent client state object” – better known as a cookie.  Cookies are used […]
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Walgreens honors vets July 4th weekend with discounts

DEERFIELD, Ill. — To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a weekend Independence Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members, including the families of those who lost their lives in service to their country. Beginning July 1 through […]
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5 Predictions for the 2022 Holiday Shopping Season

Since 2013 senior contributor Armando Roggio has predicted ecommerce sales for the upcoming holiday season. His 2022 predictions consider inflation, which he believes could have multiple impacts. The post 5 Predictions for the 2022 Holiday Shopping Season appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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How the KFC Crocs shoe became the hottest item at Fashion Week

The KFC x Crocs Clogs sold out quickly after New York Fashion Week influencer event, winning KFC an award in the ‘Events: New Product or Service Launch’ category of Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards. After grabbing attention with its Extra Crispy Sunscreen, fried chicken-scented scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day cards, and an 11 Herbs & […]
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Kohl’s Ends Sales Talks With FRG, Citing Uncertain Retail and Financial Environment

Kohl’s is off the sales block following the end of talks with Franchise Group (FRG), which has been the highest bidder for the company since the retailer began seeking a buyer in January 2022. When exclusive acquisition negotiations began in early June, FRG proposed $60 per share for Kohl’s, a valuation of $8 billion, eventually […]
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Underground Donut Tour Launches in Dublin

Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their first tour within the European Union, specifically, in Dublin, Ireland. The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 7 years across the US and the UK, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, London and now adding Dublin to our roster. Hosting thousands of guests from around the world and showcasing the best doughnuts each city has to offer.
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