holiday 2017
Retail Pulled Off Strongest Holiday in Years Despite Apocalypse Narrative
Holiday sales performance beat all expectations, with another spike in e-commerce, according to the U.S…
Target’s Omnichannel Push Paid Off During the Holidays, American Eagle Soared
While Target, Urban Outfitters and American Eagle soared on strong holidays, Genesco balanced strong…
Holiday Performance Pushes Outlooks up For Some, Fails to Move the Needle for Others
Kohl's, Lululemon and The Children's Place all reported updated outlooks based on strong holidays. Despite…
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Macy’s Sees Holiday Boost, Moves Ahead With Store Closures
After a solid holiday—and a late quarter gift in the form of tax reform—Macy's returns its focus to cost…
Amazon Accounts for Half of Holiday E-Commerce Growth
E-commerce sales were up this holiday, fueled by Amazon's "biggest" holiday ever thanks in large part to the…
Holiday Sales Beat Expectations, Boosted by Last-Minute Shoppers
Holiday 2017 saw robust retail sales, making this season the best in years and giving the sector positive…
E-commerce Gains Drive Holiday Spending in the Right Direction
Consumers are spending more and shopping earlier this holiday season, providing hope for a strong performance…
How Retailers are Taking a Calculated Risk When it Comes to Markdowns
Retailers risk alienating shoppers by swapping out their complicated markdown messages for simpler terms…
Retailers Gift Time-Strapped Shoppers with Convenience This Holiday
Price may be king but convenience governs much of the way traditional retailers are thinking about their…
To Open or Close on Thanksgiving: A New Report Sheds Light on The Retail Dilemma
Recent reports suggest consumers are willing and planning to shop on Thanksgiving even as some retailers are…
Are Department Stores Stocked Up or Facing Stock Outs This Holiday?
Are department stores capable of the type of inventory control needed to win the holidays and start the new…
J.C. Penney to Deliver More Discounts Sooner This Holiday
The way to shoppers' hearts is through their wallets or so J.C. Penney's seems to think. The chain plans to…
Sneakernomics: Holiday 2017 Outlook for the Sports Industry
Pun intended, the holiday season is “the most wonderful time of the year” for all the major industries it…
Deloitte: The Holidays are Happening Online This Year
This holiday may be festive and bright but it will also mark a turning point, as the number of dollars spent…
Minnetonka & Duluth Pack Partner for a Holiday Collection
Minnetonka Moccasins and fellow Minnesota heritage brand Duluth Pack join design forces for a limited edition…