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Retailer’s Holiday Strategy: Leveraging Christmas Saving Clubs

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Retailers are increasingly recognising the importance of strategic planning for holiday shopping, with Christmas saving clubs being a notable element of this approach. These clubs, which have been a fixture for generations, allow consumers to set aside funds throughout the year specifically for their festive expenditures. By incorporating the mechanism of Park Christmas Savings, retailers […]

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