Christmas and holiday season

Introducing Cash Back Day™: One Day of Big Offers That Gives You the Gift of Cash Back This Season

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Merchandising, Marketing, E-commerce, Microeconomics, Business economics, Shopping, Retail, Online shopping, Christmas and holiday season, Cashback

Hundreds ofretailers are participating in Cash Back Day to help gift-givers get a head-start on their holiday shopping.

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  • Hundreds ofretailers are participating in Cash Back Day to help gift-givers get a head-start on their holiday shopping.
  • Using RetailMeNot cash back offers couldn't be easier.
  • Simply login or create a free account, choose and activate a cash back offer for where you want to shop online, then make the purchase with that retailer.
  • "With Cash Back Day, shoppers can save money early and then get their payout right before Christmas for any last-minute and post-holiday needs."

Despite Sky-High APRs, Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Plan on Getting a Store Card This Holiday Season

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Payment systems, Economy, Money, Financial services, Credit card, Millennials, Payment card, Christmas and holiday season, Card, Gift card, Debit card

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans said they're likely to apply for a store credit card this holiday shopping season, up from 24% who said so last year.

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  • Nearly 1 in 3 Americans said they're likely to apply for a store credit card this holiday shopping season, up from 24% who said so last year.
  • 43% of millennials with a store card say they use it as their primary credit card.
  • 15% of those with a retail card didn't realize they were signing up for a credit card.
  • They are also more likely than other groups to use a store card as a primary card, have regrets about applying for a store card and say they're likely to apply for a card this holiday season.

SquadLocker Releases 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Express mail, FedEx, United States Postal Service, Christmas and holiday season, Economy of the United States, Freight transport, Companies

WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, SquadLocker , the nation's leading uniform and custom team gear provider, is excited to release its 2019 Holiday Gift Guide .

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  • WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, SquadLocker , the nation's leading uniform and custom team gear provider, is excited to release its 2019 Holiday Gift Guide .
  • "The Holiday Gift Guide really started as a simple way to generate revenue outside of traditional sport seasons," said SquadLocker CEO and Founder, Gary Goldberg.
  • SquadLocker's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide highlights new and best-selling styles from top brands nationwide, allowing store administrators to easily add popular gear to their free, custom online team stores.
  • In addition, SquadLocker made new agreements with FedEx and USPS that allow for low and no-cost expedited shipping options, perfect for holiday shoppers.

Ready or Not, Here Comes the 2019 Holiday Shopping Season

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Shopping, Christmas and holiday season, The NPD Group, E-commerce, Time, Traditions, Calendars, Buzzword

According to the 2019 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from The NPD Group , most consumers are looking forward to this holiday season, and see the holidays as a break from everything happening in the world half even say going out shopping puts them in the holiday spirit.

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  • According to the 2019 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from The NPD Group , most consumers are looking forward to this holiday season, and see the holidays as a break from everything happening in the world half even say going out shopping puts them in the holiday spirit.
  • Consumers plan to spend an average of $740 during the 2019 Holiday shopping season, which is a 7% increase over their anticipated holiday spending last year.
  • More than three-quarters of consumers will shop online this holiday season, but more than half of purchases will be done in-store.
  • The Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey is designed to understand consumers' shopping and spending intentions for the upcoming holiday season.

Staples Announces Stores Will Again Be Closed on Thanksgiving Day

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Online Retail, Retail, Office Products, Merchandising, Marketing, Economy, Market economics), Staples Inc., Staples Canada, Online shopping, Retail, Thanksgiving, Christmas and holiday season, Shopping, Staples

Staples Retail locations will again close their doors on Thanksgiving Day so that store associates are able to enjoy the holiday with family, friends and loved ones.

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  • Staples Retail locations will again close their doors on Thanksgiving Day so that store associates are able to enjoy the holiday with family, friends and loved ones.
  • For customers interested in shopping online, Staples offers the option to buy products on Staples.com and pick them up in store.
  • Were here to help consumers and small businesses alike gear up for their busy holiday season with ease, said Mike Motz, Chief Executive Officer, Staples US Retail.
  • UPS Shipping Services: All season long, Staples stores will offer 15% off UPS shipping services (valid Nov. 3 Dec. 28).

Give the Gift of Memories This Holiday Season With ibi

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Monday, October 14, 2019
Hardware, Data management, Consumer electronics, Photography, Technology, Audio, Video, Other Consumer, Software, Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Internet, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Seasons, Ibi, Christmas music

The holiday season is about spending time with loved ones and creating cherished memories together.

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  • The holiday season is about spending time with loved ones and creating cherished memories together.
  • Available soon with 1TB1 of storage, ibi can store approximately 250,000 photos* or 100 hours of video** for just $129.99 MSRP.
  • At this affordable price, ibi is an ideal holiday gift to help your loved ones seamlessly collect, organize and privately share their photos and videos.
  • Today, it is easy to capture memories, from family gatherings to babys first holiday season, with a quick tap on a smartphone, tablet or digital camera.

October Is the Best Time for Ecommerce Business Owners to Replenish Stock for the Holiday Shopping Season

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Economy, Customs duties, Contents, American people of German descent, Climate change skepticism and denial, Donald Trump, Right-wing populism in the United States, E-commerce, Tariff, Christmas and holiday season, Trump tariffs, Economic policy of Donald Trump

Thus, there's no better time to secure your inventory for the holiday shopping season.

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  • Thus, there's no better time to secure your inventory for the holiday shopping season.
  • The Trump administration implemented 15% tariffs on $125 billion worth of consumer items on September 1.
  • Before the subsequent round of tariffs hit in October, it's best if e-commerce merchants get their supply of holiday items from China.
  • The holiday season is a good opportunity for expanding the business and getting more orders, especially with more and more transactions happening online.

Physical Retail Expected to Fuel Strong Holiday Spending

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Cosmetics, Retail, Supply chain management, Online Retail, Home Goods, Discount, Variety, Convenience store, Department Stores, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Seasons, Shopping, ICSC, Traditions, Time, Calendars, E-commerce

ICSC forecasts a 4.9 percent increase in holiday spending over last year for a total of $832.3 billion, with the average adult spending $683 on holiday-related items.

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  • ICSC forecasts a 4.9 percent increase in holiday spending over last year for a total of $832.3 billion, with the average adult spending $683 on holiday-related items.
  • The annual Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey found that physical stores remain crucial to the success of the holiday shopping season, with 90 percent of US adults planning to shop in-store for gifts and other related goods.
  • Our annual Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey once again shows that consumers are not only optimistic about the upcoming holiday season, but also continue to favor physical stores when shopping for gifts, said Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC.
  • The ICSC Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey was conducted online by Engine Insights on behalf of ICSC September 1618, 2019.

Flat Spending Expected this Holiday Season as Price-Conscious Women Ditch Traditional Retail for Amazon, Reseller Sites and Private Label Brands

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Women, Finance, Other Retail, Professional services, Consumer, Retail, Online Retail, Marketing, Market economics), Microeconomics, Merchandising, Pricing, E-commerce, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Seasons, Online shopping, Retail, Shopping

Online shopping continues to grow significantly, as indicated by the following survey results:

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  • Online shopping continues to grow significantly, as indicated by the following survey results:
    47 percent intend to make over 50 percent of their holiday purchases online.
  • 52 percent buy from reseller sites, with designer clothes and accessories being the number one category they purchase.
  • In spite of their price consciousness, 80 percent have no idea what they intend to buy or what they want to receive this holiday season.
  • Additionally, rebates and loyalty programs provide a significant opportunity for retailers to entice women shoppers during this holiday season.

Coinstar Survey Reports Holiday Stress and Seasonal Budgeting Trends

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Seasons, Shopping, giFT

The annual Coinstar Holiday Survey among 2,002 adults found that 8 in 10 respondents (78%) said their feelings toward the holidays were happy, and about one-third (35%) said they love shopping for holiday gifts ("can't wait").

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  • The annual Coinstar Holiday Survey among 2,002 adults found that 8 in 10 respondents (78%) said their feelings toward the holidays were happy, and about one-third (35%) said they love shopping for holiday gifts ("can't wait").
  • "The Coinstar Holiday Survey gives us insight into consumer attitudes about the holidays, spending patterns and budgeting practices,"said Michael Jack, vice president of product management and consumer experience at Coinstar.
  • Budgeting for gifts can be a stress reliever and 67% of those surveyed say they have a holiday gift budget.
  • The Coinstar holiday survey reports that a past argument or disagreement is the top reason for putting someone on the 'naughty list' impacting the gift given.