holiday season
Gen Phoenix Spreads Holiday Cheer on the Subway With Refund Scheme
Following a successful summer rebate offering, Gen Phoenix is promoting—and paying—the public to take public…
The Kohl’s and Crayola Collaboration is ‘Every Shade of Happy’
The retailer teamed up with Crayola for the first time on a limited-edition collection of fall merchandise.
Cargo Imports Crater as Holiday Season Nears Finish Line
U.S. ports covered handled 2 million TEU in October, down 1.3 percent from September and off 9.3 percent from…
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Walmart Rents Out Holiday-Season Shelf Space
Walmart partners with tech startup Popable to offer small businesses popup shop opportunities inside stores.
Freight Rates Soften, but Container Logistics Could Spell Trouble
Shipping lines and container owners in North America, mostly in the U.S., are finding it difficult to return…
What Will it Take to Keep Up With Retail Giants This Holiday?
Apparel retailers have plenty to think about when it comes to omnichannel fulfillment, from shipping to…
Amazon Hiring 150,000 as Walmart Offers ‘Early Access’ on Popular Deals
As the retail giants continue their holiday prep, Santa Claus returns to three flagship Macy's stores in…
Walmart to Hire 150,000 Store Associates Ahead of Holiday 2021
The retail giant says most of the hires are full-time and will remain permanent at the end of the season.
Power Shift: Apparel Prices Up in Normally Promotional December
The overall CPI increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in December after rising 0.2 percent in November.
Cargo Imports Set ‘Peak Season’ Record as Retailers Eye Holiday
Despite the new monthly records, 2020 is expected to hit 20.9 million TEU, a drop of 3.4 percent from last…
How DHL Supply Chain Preps for ‘Most Unpredictable Peak Season’
With the peak holiday season just around the corner, the logistics giant is laying the groundwork for an…
What Do Young Consumers Have on Their Holiday Wish List? Social Purpose—Yours
Shoppers have "discovered that your dollar is your vote," said Tiffany Reid, fashion director of Bustle…
UPS Sets Holiday Shipping Fee Hikes—Sticking Retailers With a Bloated Bill
Amid COVID-driven shipping demands, UPS is increasing its per-package fees to as much as $3 per ground…
Retail Apparel Prices Flat in December, as Core CPI Rises
Retail apparel and footwear prices were flat in December compared to the prior month, according to the…
Apparel Packages Suffer Highest Holiday Delivery Delays, Research Finds
LateShipment.com tracked 75 million packages from UPS and FedEx last year to find out what to expect this…