Holiday
Salesforce: AI Will Drive $263B in Global Holiday Spending
The technology company projects that consumers' rising trust in AI systems will benefit brands and retailers…
Consumers May Lean on BNPL for Holiday Spending Amidst Economic Uncertainty
According to data from Afterpay, 21 percent of consumers say they're more likely to shop with retailers that…
Will Holiday 2025 See Fewer Footwear Purchases?
PwC's 2025 Holiday Outlook survey projects a 7 percent to 10 percent decline in footwear spending.
PwC: Gen Z Plans to Spend 23 Percent Less On Holiday Purchases
The consulting firm noted that overall consumer spend is expected to decrease by 5 percent, led by Gen Z…
Nike, Air Jordan and Adidas Top Kids, Teens Holiday Wish Lists
SuperAwesome's 2025 Holiday Wish List survey found Nike, Air Jordan and Adidas among the top brand favorites…
Salesforce: Consumers’ Product Discovery Expectations Are Shifting Ahead of Holiday
Salesforce data shows that, already, nearly four in 10 shoppers report using an AI chat tool during their…
What Beauty Products Won Mother’s Day, According to Macy’s, Amazon and Saks Execs
Five of beauty's biggest retailers — from TikTok Shop, Saks and more — detail the products, brands and themes…
Not Just Dolls: Holiday Shipments Down 56 Percent, Interos Data Shows
Holiday shipments from sourcing locales across the globe have plummeted since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff…
Dallas Market Center Launches Campaign Pushing 90-Day Pause on China Tariffs
Dallas Market Center started a petition pushing for a 90-day hold on tariffs between the US, China so goods…
Spring Fashion Blooms at NYC’s Historic Easter Parade
WWD has been chronicling the annual event, a welcome to spring, since the newspaper's beginnings.
Dick’s Had Record Holiday Season but Lowers Projections for 2025
The sports retailer will be adding House of Sport, Field House and Golf Galaxy Performance Centers to its…
65% of Consumers Say They Returned or Exchanged a Holiday 2024 Purchase
New data from Akeneo shows that the most-returned category was clothing, with six in 10 consumers saying they…
How Consumers Shopped Beauty for Valentine’s Day 2025, According to Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Target and More
While fragrance has remained a mainstay for Valentine's Day shoppers, self care items, like candles and eye…
How Amazon Is Tapping Influencers to Highlight Love for Galentine’s Day
The holiday timed just before Valentine's Day celebrates female friendship.
Bouqs Is Infusing ‘Puppy Love’ and ‘Good Vibes’ Into Valentine’s Day Through Two Collaborations
The modern floral brand's CEO Kim Tobman talks to WWD about Bouqs' "logistics of love" game plan and…