Holiday & Events

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

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Heidi Klum ‘Modelverse’ Lets Players Walk a Virtual Catwalk in Roblox

Supermodel Heidi Klum has launched Modelverse, a new digital fashion experience in Roblox. Developed in partnership with Supersocial, a creative studio that specializes in virtual world development, Modelverse gives gamers the chance to model in exclusive events inspired by VIP gatherings including award shows, high-fashion events and Klum’s renowned annual Halloween party. Players can tap […]
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Black Friday to Cyber Monday US retail sales to hit ‘record’ $75B

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief That’s up 5% from last year. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday is seeing its relevance face, according to a Bain & Company report. Published Oct. 4, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris Eight percent of holiday sales will come from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a new Bain & Company report. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive […]
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BFCM 2024: How E-commerce Businesses Can Prepare for Success

Just like how the Super Bowl is a day for sports enthusiasts or the re-release of a famous franchise movie is a treat for the fans, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a tailor-made event for e-commerce businesses to boost revenue, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty.  As BFCM 2024 approaches in less […]
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Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail’s busiest quarter. Published Oct. 3, 2024 An Amazon delivery in progress. The company said many of its holiday season hires choose to return and work for the company. Permission granted by Amazon […]
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Stay Ahead: Digital Signage Revolution

In this week’s newsletter, we explore key strategies to enhance your operations. The NRF Foundation’s new customer conflict de-escalation training is equipping front-line employees with the skills to manage challenging situations and create a safer shopping environment. We also dive into the growing impact of digital signage, with over 60% of retailers investing in technologies […]
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East Coast Port Strike Could Rekindle Inflation; NRF Calls for Presidential Action

The long-dreaded strike of East Coast ports by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILM) against the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) began at 12:01 a.m. ET today, raising concerns about the potential economic impact of a prolonged work stoppage. The union, which represents approximately 45,000 workers, has not gone on strike since 1977, when a walkout […]
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PetSmart CEO steps down to lead Signet Jewelers

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief J.K. Symancyk left the pet retailer on Monday, and was announced as the chief executive of Signet on Tuesday. Published Oct. 1, 2024 A PetSmart storefront. The company will be operating under an interim CEO ahead of the critical holiday shopping season. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive “}]] 
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Heineken UK unveils Halloween campaign

Heineken UK is offering retailers a suite of suitably ‘spooky’ Halloween POS materials which invite shoppers to ‘Meet the Chillers’. Halloween presents a significant opportunity for retailers to drive sales, and in previous years, sales of beer and cider reached £127m in the total off… This story continues at Heineken UK unveils Halloween campaign Or […]
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Topps announces return of the Match Attax tour 

Topps, the card brand of Fanatics Collectibles, has announced the return of its Match Attax Tour 2024 with four tour dates taking place in the UK and Ireland this October half-term holiday. Event activities include: Limited-edition cards: Attendees will receive one of 5 event-exclusive rare… This story continues at Topps announces return of the Match […]
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New Fanta Afterlife train campaign

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of a new nationwide Beetlejuice Beetlejuice-inspired Fanta Halloween campaign that features the movie’s Afterlife Train. Out-of-home, digital and cinema advertising, and social media, will invite consumers to scan QR codes to board the Fanta Afterlife Train on… This story continues at New Fanta Afterlife train campaign Or […]
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Warby Parker’s Remarkable Vision with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and Co-Founder

Joining us for a fascinating interview is Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, one of the most successful and innovative “disruptor brands” to emerge in the past two decades. Neil shares the brand’s origin story, what makes Warby Parker remarkable, why they’ve aggressively invested in brick-and-mortar locations, the critical interplay between digital and […]
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Kohl’s kicks off holiday shopping with October deals event

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The department store joins other major retailers offering fall promotions with its “3 Days of Deals” sale. Published Sept. 30, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris Kohl’s promotional event, 3 Days of Deals, runs from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 in stores and online. “Kohl’s” by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0 […]
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Spirit Halloween partners with Uber for on-demand delivery

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps. Published Sept. 30, 2024 By Howard Ruben A Spirit Halloween storefront. The specialty Halloween retailer announced plans to open more than 1,500 temporary stores this season. The image by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY […]
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Ritz rolls out on-pack Christmas competition

Ritz has unveiled a new on-pack promotion which will see one shopper win a top prize of £10,000 in time for Christmas. The instant-win competition encourages consumers to scan their promotional pack and pull a digital cracker to get involved. Ritz is also offering a… This story continues at Ritz rolls out on-pack Christmas competition […]
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Party City cuts prices on 2K items ahead of the holidays

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The celebrations and events retailer said its responding to consumers, who continued to feel budgetary pressure. Published Sept. 27, 2024 A Party City location in Virginia. The retailer said it’s moving forward with store revamp plans after it saw a positive customer response to a pilot. Nate Delesline III/Retail Dive “}]] 
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Spending Shrinks, Impulse Buys Soar

As we step into the final months of 2024, consumer trends are taking a spooky twist—Halloween spending is set to see a slight decline after years of steady growth, and short-form video platforms like TikTok are fueling impulse buying at unprecedented rates. In this edition of our newsletter, we’ll dive into the National Retail Federation’s […]
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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Fangtastic | In focus: Halloween

Halloween grows in popularity every year, and it’s a particularly lucrative event as it spans the generations, with adults and children all partying. Celebrated on 31 October, Halloween is when the streets come alive with children in fancy dress ‘trick or treating’. Most people opt… This story continues at Fangtastic | In focus: Halloween Or […]
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Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […]
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