Holiday & Events

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Foot Locker Donates Shoes and School Supplies to 3,000 Kids in Need

Foot Locker and Fred Jordan Missions, which serves people in need in the Los Angeles area, have continued their three-decade-plus partnership with donations of new shoes, backpacks and school supplies to more than 3,000 underserved children. The 35th annual “Care for Kids” Back-to-School Giveaway took place on Sept. 22 on the streets of the city’s […]
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Leveraging the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to Bolster Holiday Season Hiring

If you’ve spent any time at a major retailer recently you know the holiday season is rapidly approaching. Retailers all over the United States are preparing for what’s typically their busiest time of the year. However, this year, retailers are finding it difficult to find qualified employees to fill their seasonal hiring needs due to […]
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Why Retailers Should Reassess Their Data Tracking Strategies Ahead of the Holidays

With online shopping maintaining its edge over the in-store experience post-pandemic, brands are already focusing on their e-commerce advertising strategies ahead of the holidays — from social media integration to maximizing their use of consumer data. According to a recent survey, a staggering 66 percent of e-commerce decision makers said they were prioritizing collecting first-party customer data in […]
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’Tis the Season to Bust 3 Customer Experience Myths

The holidays are filled with myths, misconceptions and half-truths. We’ve all heard them: “Santa is real,” “I love this heinous sweater,” or “I’m not sure where that last cookie went.” When it comes to the retail industry, myths about customer experience (CX) are some of the most pervasive. During the holiday season, it’s critical for […]
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US Postal Service Won’t Institute a Holiday Season Surcharge

The U.S. Postal Service, fresh off several consecutive significant price hikes, will not include a surcharge this peak season for mailers and shippers sending items during the holidays. The announcement marks a departure from recent USPS strategy, which has increased its prices between early October and mid-January for the last few years. Postal management pointed […]
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Amazon, Target ramp up holiday hiring

    [[“value”:” Amazon and Target have released their holiday hiring plans for the season, reports the Associated Press. Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holidays and Target plans to add nearly 100,000 workers for the season. Amazon said that it is looking to hire both full- and part-time workers at a 67% […]
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Halloween spending to reach $12.2B this year: NRF

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief Consumers once again plan to spend a record amount on Halloween as participation in the holiday is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Published Sept. 21, 2023 A display of pumpkins. Fifty-three percent of people recently surveyed plan to decorate their homes or yards for Halloween. olcayduzgun via Getty Images “]] 
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Zulily Partners With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone to Take the Stress Out of School Lunch Planning

Last month, online retailer Zulily and Michelin-starred celebrity chef — and dad of two — Curtis Stone (“Iron Chef,” “Top Chef Masters,” “Top Chef Jr.”) teamed up to take the stress out of back-to-school lunchbox planning. The back-to-school season puts a lot of pressure on parents’ wallets, especially at the grocery store, where food prices are increasing. Furthermore, time is […]
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Food and Beverage Retailer Holiday Hiring Tips

  It’s that time of the year to begin hiring for the holiday season. With the battle for share of stomach continuing to drive a wedge between restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores the companies that are not understaffed will win this holiday season.  Today Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® […]
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The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow

Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […]
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Amazon Announces Oct. 10-11 as Next Prime Sale

Amazon.com announced on Monday that its next Prime Day sale will be held Oct. 10-11, promising deals as often as every five minutes during the 48-hour event. This is the second Prime Day event the online retail giant has held this year. During the July Prime Day event, the top-selling deal categories included home, fashion and […]
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How AI-Powered and Data-Driven Retailers Can Prosper in Tough Economic Conditions

Rising inflation and changing marketplace trends are among the key concerns of retailers around the U.S., as shoppers not only display unprecedented behaviors but also watch every dollar they spend. This makes it even more difficult for businesses in this space to create compelling marketing campaigns that drive conversions and increase loyalty Shopper Behavior in […]
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Retail Traffic Trends #137: Data behind the customer

Over the last few years we have witnessed shopping patterns take many twists and turns. This week, we’ll look at the latest insights on shopping trends and how they impact holiday forecasts and Predictions for 2023. THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Carbon neutral: Eco-friendly online shopping to top $100 Billion.Doorcounts is becoming Trakwell.ai: Click HERE to learn […]
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Amazon Brings its Newest Series Gen V to Life with Shoppable Virtual Experience

Amazon has launched a new virtual experience where fans can shop for products from Prime Video series and movies, beginning with the upcoming series Gen V, a spinoff of The Boys that will debut on Sept. 29. A shoppable dorm room. (Photo courtesy Amazon) Customers can immerse themselves in the world of Gen V with […]
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Amazon To Hire 250,000 Season Employees This Holiday Season

Amazon said yesterday that it plans to hire 250,000 full-time and part-time employees in a variety of roles during the upcoming holiday season.  John Felton, Amazon’s senior vice president of Worldwide Operations, said in a prepared statement that “whether someone is looking for a short-term way to make extra money, or is hoping to take […]
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Jack in the Box Turns Up The Heat This Halloween With New Angry Monster Taco

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Jackmas–Jack in the Box, Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), home of the menu with the most variety, announces the return of the Monster Taco along with a spicy twist on the fan-favorite specialty taco – introducing the extra spooky Angry Monster Taco. Ahead of Halloween, Jack’s favorite night of the year, the Monster Taco […]
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Amazon to hire 250,000 people for the holidays

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief That amounts to 100,000 more seasonal employees than the e-commerce giant planned to bring on last holiday season. Published Sept. 20, 2023 An Amazon worker handling boxes. This year, the company said it wants to hire 30,000 seasonal workers in California alone. Courtesy of Amazon “]] 
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How Occasion Segmentation Powers Growth

Market segmentation is fundamental to marketing. Segmentation is evergreen when it comes to building and managing brands. J.M. Smucker, purveyor of jams, jellies, Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Uncrustables, Carnation evaporated milk and pet food items including Milk Bone dog biscuits and Meow Mix, has just purchase Hostess brand snack foods. Hostess makes Twinkies, Ding […]
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Sports and news boost broadcast and cable viewing in August; streaming declines as kids head back to school

The lead up to fall is always a transitional period for the TV calendar, and this August was no different. The arrival of a new school year and NFL preseason football, complemented by televised debates and the news cycle related to the upcoming presidential election, had a mixed effect across the TV options. Viewing among […]
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Walmart, Target follow Amazon with early start to holiday sales

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has also stepped up, with deals set to start several weeks ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Published Sept. 19, 2023 A Walmart truck. Walmart, Target and Best Buy announced details about early holiday shopping deals this week. Provided by Walmart.  “]] 
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Prepping Your Retail Location for Peak Season Success

As we transition from Back to School to Black Friday and full-scale holiday shopping, foot traffic in stores continues to rise. Shopping-related destinations started the year off with a 20 percent increase in foot traffic compared to the year before and the lift is expected to be seen into the holiday season ahead. On the other hand, […]
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US Retailer Holiday Hiring to Drop to Lowest Level Since 2008

U.S. retailers will hire the lowest number of seasonal workers for this holiday season since 2008, due to increased labor costs and shaky consumer confidence, according to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas provided exclusively to Reuters. Retailers are expected to add just 410,000 seasonal jobs this season, according to an analysis of non-seasonally […]
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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

The back-to-school season signals change and growth for students and presents a significant sales opportunity for retailers. It’s not just about selling basic school supplies anymore. The emergence of eCommerce has transformed traditional shopping habits, with a growing number of parents and students turning to online platforms to fulfill their annual back-to-school shopping needs. This […]
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Amazon confirms dates for Prime Big Deal Days

​ The retailer is positioning the October sale as a way for consumers to get deals earlier than the traditional start of the season on Black Friday. Published Sept. 18, 2023 An Amazon delivery in progress. The company confirmed that it’ll hold its fall Prime sale on Oct.10-11. Courtesy of Amazon  
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Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network

Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […]
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Retail Media Metrics

#30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […]
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The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow

Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […]
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