Holidays
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The new Mother's Day: Help shoppers create a day fit for the leading ladies in their lives
As customers start thinking about the upcoming holiday, retailers can help ease the shopping journey for customers looking to honor the leading ladies in their lives.
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What the holidays mean for retail in 2021
The pandemic altered the season in various ways, with consequences for this year and beyond.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Ben White for UnsplashTrendlineInside a reimagined holiday season
As retailers and consumers navigated the twin challenges of the pandemic and the holidays, nearly every aspect of the season was re-engineered to meet the moment.
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By the numbers: Holiday retail sales in 2020
Kohl's comparable sales fell by 11% during the fourth quarter — an improvement over earlier periods — while it focused on cutting costs.
By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Kaarin Vembar • UPDATED: Feb. 4, 2021 at 12:18 p.m. -
GameStop adds former Chewy execs to board as digital holiday sales balloon by 309%
The founder of the pet products e-tailer has taken an activist stake in GameStop and called on it to transform — immediately.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Will the e-commerce boom be a bust this season?
An unprecedented number of packages are taxing retailers' ability to deliver. A lot are going to be late, and that will have consequences beyond the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Congress agrees on $900B pandemic relief package
The second round of support includes $600 in direct payments, half that of the first, but all told could steady the economy as COVID-19 vaccines roll out.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Walmart and Amazon launch return options as some predict holiday onslaught
The retail giants are vying to be the most convenient option not just for buying but also for sending goods back.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Most shoppers plan on making a return after the holidays
This year's online surge means a record number of items could make their way back onto shelves. Retailers should see it as an opportunity.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Advantage shifts to stores as a holiday dominated by e-commerce wraps up
At this point, even many online orders will be fulfilled via brick and mortar.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2020 -
USPS experiencing 'historic' volume of packages
The agency is also undergoing a temporary employee shortage due to the COVID-19 surge and warns of short-term delays.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 18, 2020 -
46% of shoppers more likely to shop small this year: survey
Research from Comcast Business suggests features like BOPIS and curbside pickup could lure consumers to small businesses.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Amazon, Walmart tout last-minute holiday delivery options
In a year when the industry worked to get the season started early, the retail giants are encouraging customers to shop as late as Christmas Eve.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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The Backroom: What Black Friday tells us about retail in 2021
The shopping holiday was defined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its trends and repercussions will likely follow the industry into the next year.
By Retail Dive Team • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Retailers did not achieve one-day delivery in 2020: study
Companies took about three days to fulfill orders, while brick-and-mortar locations leveraged BOPIS and curbside pickup services.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 17, 2020 -
The pandemic economy weighs on retailers in November
The results could have been worse, given the government's failure to renew financial support to consumers and businesses amid the holiday season.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Bed Bath & Beyond, Shipt partner on same-day delivery promotion
Free, same-day delivery will be available for a limited time as part of an effort to help customers beat the holiday shipping rush.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Retailers' best e-commerce asset may be their brick-and-mortar stores
In a rare vulnerability for Amazon, research is piling up that customers want omnichannel services for both shopping and returns.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2020 -
What's selling in 2020's holiday season
This year, consumers sought out comfort over experiences.
By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Package delay rate could be up to 2 times worse this holiday season: report
Densely populated areas including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are expected to face record delays.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 10, 2020 -
Consumers are spending less this holiday season: survey
But, they are shopping online due to convenience, deals and free shipping — a trend that may stick around even after the pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 09, 2020 -
CBRE: Holiday sales expected to generate $70.5B in returns
Logistics providers face capacity constraints during peak season, but expanded networks should help retailers with returns after the holidays.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 09, 2020 -
Best Buy extends curbside pickup hours for holiday shopping
In a holiday season where online is king, the electronics retailer is preparing for increased orders with more delivery options.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 08, 2020 -
Why 20 brands are sending out a joint holiday catalog this season
Born out of the crisis of the pandemic, the Mission Brand Alliance is looking to push consumers to other values-driven brands by banding together.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 07, 2020 -
Small and mighty: How independent retailers are navigating the holidays
Indie players' challenges mimic those of larger retailers. But, small businesses are finding creative solutions for customers during an unpredictable season.
By Kaarin Vembar • Dec. 07, 2020 -
Belk offers virtual festivities for the holidays
Activities include phone calls from Santa, a social media decorating contest and surprise gift cards tied to its in-store and curbside pickup services.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 04, 2020