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Dec 10, 2021
3 min

4 Common Myths About Returns

NRF | December 10, 2021 Consumers will spend the last few weeks of the holiday season stocking up on gifts and taking advantage of holiday sales and promotions to splurge on extra items for themselves and their families. However, some of those gifts and other purchases will inevitably end up as returns. In fact, last year, retailers estimated that 13.3 percent of their 2020 holiday sales would come back as returns, adding up to over $100 billion in returned merchandise. Myth

Dec 9, 2021
2 min

How One Target Team Member Inspired “The Great Giftogether” to Spread Holiday Joy in Communities

Target | December 9, 2021 This year, all Target stores and distribution centers are embarking on a coast-to-coast effort to get holiday gifts and essentials into the hands of families in need. It’s called The Great Giftogether, and it all started on a November day in 2020. Ron Brown, group vice president of stores at Target, on his way home, he had something on his mind. “I spotted a woman and her children standing on a corner, asking for food and support,” Ron says. “I stopp

Dec 8, 2021
1 min

Uber to Deliver Holiday Goods From Rite Aid, GoPuff Other Retailers via Uber Eats

Retail Dive | December 8, 2021 Uber's holiday hub launch follows the relationships it has developed with retailers over the past year. In May, the company partnered with GoPuff to create an "everyday essentials" online shop for GoPuff customers across the country. It then went on to collaborate with Rite Aid on last-mile deliveries from more than 2,000 locations in 17 states, and then partnered with Bed Bath & Beyond to help launch a baby and kids vertical on the Uber Eats ap

Nov 10, 2021
1 min

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Shoppers ‘Won’t Go Home Empty-handed’

National Retail Federation | November 10, 2021 Everyone is wondering how retail will withstand the 2021 holiday season with supply chain impacts. Will there be products on store shelves or available online when consumers want them? Will the disruptions lead to higher retail prices? Despite these challenges, retailers are working to ensure that products will be available for the holidays. With consumer demand remaining strong, NRF expects another record-setting holiday season

Nov 9, 2021
1 min

October Online Gains Strong as Holiday Shopping Accelerates

WWD | November 9, 2021 U.S. consumers shop earlier than ever for holiday gifts and spend more on toys, groceries, video games and gift cards, according to Adobe Analytics, which reported $72.4 billion was spent online in October, an 8 percent increase from October 2020. Toys were up 50% in October versus September 2021; groceries rose 34%, and sales of video games rose 20% from the Adobe report. From January 2021 to October 2021, $680 billion has been spent online, a 9% incre

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

This Holiday Walmart Connects Brands With Shoppers in New Ways

Walmart Newsroom | October 29, 2021 Walmart introduces the “Joy. Fully” campaign, to help customers celebrate being fully present this holiday and make it as magical as possible. To connect brands to consumers and their changed habits, Walmart Connect is offering holistic programs through digital properties, omnichannel integrations, in-store activations and new forms of shoppable media. Holiday Shoppable Livestreams: With promising engagement, increasing viewership and posit

Oct 28, 2021
1 min

This Year's Holiday Spending By The Numbers

Forbes | October 28, 2021 American Express released its Amex Trendex survey for consumer trends for this holiday season, here are the key points - 48% of consumers surveyed have already started their holiday shopping, which is especially true for Millennials surveyed (63%). 38% of consumers surveyed agree they will spend more on the holidays this year in anticipation of a more celebratory season. 73% agree that they are interested in purchasing holiday gifts that will help ot

Oct 26, 2021
1 min

Target’s Making Shopping Even Easier This Holiday Season

A Bullseye View | October 26, 2021 Target has added new features on Order Pickup, Drive Up and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt, to make easy, even easier ahead of the holidays. Here's how - Target has more than doubled the number of Drive Up spaces across stores to help you get in and out faster than ever. You can add backup grocery items to your order to make sure you get everything on your list. Now you can even pick what store your Shipt Shopper shops at for an even more per

Oct 19, 2021
1 min

Just in Time for Holiday More Apple Shop-in-Shop Experiences and Target's Top Tech

A Bullseye View | October 19, 2021 Just in time for holiday shopping, Target is more than doubling the number of Apple at Target shop-in-shop experiences — expanding from 17 to 36 stores — to offer guests more Apple products and accessories than ever before. Looking for amazing gifts like the iPhone 13 Pro or Apple Watch Series 7? Or faves like AirPods, the HomePod mini, or Apple TV and AppleCare? They’ve got it all. With Apple-trained Target Tech Consultants and twice the sp

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

What's Selling in 2020's Holiday Season

Retail Dive | December 14, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of consumers' lives. How consumers spend their money during the pandemic and into the holiday has taken a shift from experiences to comfort. Looking at the overall holiday season, what consumers actually bought doesn't look a whole lot different than what sold well at the start of the pandemic. "Reason being the consumer is now living in what we call a 'here and now' lifestyle," NPD Group

Dec 14, 2020
1 min

No Time Left? No Problem. Target’s Got the Recipe to Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Fast

A Bullseye View | December 14, 2020 The holiday countdown is on, and Target has everything you need to check off your lists for an unforgettable and safe holiday. Take a look: 1. Shop! Use Target's gift guides to find the perfect present for beauty guru (nail polish set), a fashion forward friend (puffer jackets for men, women and kids) or a toy enthusiast (iconic giant piano mat). 2. Save. Special deals leading up to Christmas you won't want to miss, including $50 off Apple

Dec 7, 2020
1 min

Ikea Eliminates Production of Catalog After 70 Years

Retail Dive | December 7, 2020 After 70 years, Ikea will end the production of its catalog, both print and digital, the company announced Monday. The move is part of an ongoing effort from Ikea to become more digital and accessible, and the company said it can better serve its customers through different channels, according to a press release. Since Ikea founder, Ingvar Kamprad, produced it himself in 1951, the Swedish furniture retailer has grown its iconic catalog to serve

Nov 23, 2020
1 min

Guests are Shopping Safely and Saving Millions Wrapping up on Black Friday Deals this Week

A Bullseye View | November 23, 2020 Since Target kicked off their week-long Black Friday deals during the full month of November, guests have scored incredible finds, saved millions and turned to contactless same-day services to shop safely. “Our completely new approach to Black Friday is giving guests flexibility to safely get the best holiday deals on their own terms,” says Christina Hennington, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. Black Frida

Nov 23, 2020
1 min

Walmart Lights Up the Sky with All-New Holiday Drone Light Show

Walmart Corporate News | November 23, 2020 To help families end the year looking up, Walmart is gifting the “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show,” an all-new magical experience that brings the joy and wonder of the holiday season. As a free and contactless experience, the drone lightshow will bring holiday songs to life like never before. Nearly 1,000 Intel drones will be launched into the night’s sky. The light show creates three-dimensional seasonal shapes and characters, like

Nov 23, 2020
1 min

Through the Retail Lens: Holiday 2020 and the Shopper Mindset

National Retail Federation | November 23, 2020 Erica Carranza spoke with NRF about consumer mindset and holiday shopping in this unpredictable year. Erica Carranza is vice president of consumer psychology at market research firm Chadwick Martin Baileys. Here are some key takeaways: Holiday shopping traditions that often involve crowds are sure to change this year and many holiday gatherings will get cancelled, negating the need to buy presents for hosts or gift swaps. People

Nov 18, 2020
2 min

The $53 Billion Pet Care Industry is Preparing to Surge as Pandemic Puppies Grow Up

Business Insider | November 18, 2020 The upcoming holiday season is different this year, but dogs and cats, along with the retailers who sell pet merchandise, will come out ahead. Consulting firm, Deloitte, found that the average consumer will spend $922 on holiday shopping this year. Pet items ranked among the top categories respondents wanted to gift and receive this year. Half of the consumers surveyed plan to buy pet supplies or food while shopping for the holidays this y

Nov 18, 2020
1 min

Walmart Announces Live Christmas Tree Delivery and Light Service

Walmart Corporate News | November 18, 2020 Walmart is making it even easier for customers to bring traditional holiday figures into their homes – without ever having to leave. This holiday season, Walmart will hang your lights, or deliver a live Christmas tree right to your doorstep. What else can you have delivered? Think holiday cheer and plants! Greenery, poinsettias, Amaryllis, the Norfolk Island Pine - have it delivered. Customers can select whether they’d like a fresh-c

Nov 17, 2020
1 min

Nordstrom Brings Santa Visits Virtual

Retail Dive | November 17, 2020 Given that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many holiday gatherings, Nordstrom leads retail reimagining holiday activities this year. Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can schedule a 15-minute video call with Santa for $20, with the proceeds benefiting Operation Warm and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Canada. Shoppers can also email letters to Santa or write letters to be delivered in-store or via curbside pickup at Nordstrom stores,

Nov 12, 2020
1 min

Reimagining Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

National Retail Federation | November 12, 2020 Thanksgiving Day Turkey is roasting and the meal is being prepped. The sights and smells fill the room along with the iconic sound of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on the TV. How does this look in 2020? Susan Tercero, executive producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, shares "The good news for everybody accustomed to watching the parade at home, is that it’s going to look and feel very similar. There are some pieces

Nov 10, 2020
1 min

Target’s Coziest, Matchiest Ideas to Create Meaningful Holiday Moments

A Bullseye View | November 10, 2020 The holidays are here, and this year Target's delivering a safe, easy and joyful experience to make them just as meaningful as years past. Target has you covered with items for everyone on your list. Make sure it all happens safe and easy with Target's contactless options like same-day delivery and online ordering. How can you not smile with 80% of their gift assortment $15 or less! All season long, Target will make sure you are... Cozy Ta