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Klarna Expands Retailer and Creator Tools
The company unveiled further expansions of its Creator Shops and Ad Manager features.
American Express Unveils AR Shopping for Small Business Saturday
For the 14th annual Small Business Saturday, the company will spotlight 10 small businesses.
American Shoppers Are Prepared to Spend During the Holidays
New research by Shopify finds that despite the ongoing economic crisis, U.S. shoppers are ready to spend.
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Retailers Face a More Frugal Shopper This Holiday
Accenture surveyed retailers and consumers about intentions and spending plans for this season.
NRF’s 3-4% Holiday Growth Forecast Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
The holiday could come in flat or negative when factoring in inflation.
Boot Barn Shares Take After-Market Hit as CEO Says Consumer Demand Is Pulling Back
The Western boot and denim seller warned it may continue to see a drop in same store sales.
Small Business Owners Rely on Holiday Sales to Make Annual Revenue Goals
Research by Constant Contact looks at how small businesses are utilizing fourth-quarter sales to help their…
Negative Earnings Revisions Worry ‘Cautious’ Wall Street Investors
"While inventory is tight, concerns around markdowns into holiday will grow should demand weaken further,"…
CEO Q4 Confidence Dips Even as Consumers Continue to Spend
Nearly one-third of chief executives believe economic conditions are worse now than they were six months ago.
Gift Cards Preferred This Holiday Season
Rising prices and pesky inflation have put the focus back on gift cards this holiday season.
When Brands Fall Short, Gen Z Is Fulfilling Their Own Needs
EY's report looks at how Gen Z is changing society and the retail landscape now and into the future.
Amex Trendex Highlights Luxury Items, Travel and Restaurants
New survey findings show how social media trends are impacting consumers within travel, dining and shopping…
Ending Permanent Normal Trade Relations Could Stunt Consumer Purchasing Power, NRF Warns
The retail trade association's latest study shows prices on apparel, footwear, toys and furniture would rise…
Early Read on Amazon’s October Prime Event Sees Consumers on the Bargain Trail
During the event's first 30 hours, average spend was down from July as channel-surfing consumers hunted for…
Gen Z Leans on Credit Card Rewards
Despite the high national credit card debt, Gen Z is funding their travels and other expenses through credit…