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“5 trends that shaped the holidays in 2022” by Staff via Retail Dive

by admin | Jan 10, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Holiday, Industry, News, Retail History, Retail Technologies, Statistics

RgStudio via Getty Images From deep discounts to metaverse activations, here are some of the biggest influences on the season. Inflation and inventory challenges set a subdued tone for the 2022 holiday season before it even truly started. Discretionary...

“7 Ways How To Grow Your Retail Sales The Week After Christmas” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Dec 26, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Gift Cards, Holiday, Retail Strategy, Returns

After-Christmas retail can be fun if you focus on making money instead of just giving it away through aggressive promotions and discounts. After Christmas Day has come and gone, retailers of all sizes, from boutiques to department stores to big-box stores, may want to...

“How Mobile Bridges the Gap Between In-Store and Online” by Alex Campbell via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 23, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Holiday, Industry, m-commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce

Credit: iStock.com by Anita Kot To deliver on consumer expectations and keep their loyalty, brands must incorporate mobile messaging into their marketing strategies This holiday season, retailers prepared for an influx of in-store and online shoppers at levels even...

“NRF expects nearly 160M holiday shoppers to turn out for Super Saturday” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Dec 15, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Holiday, Predictions, Retail Strategy, Statistics

More holiday shoppers than ever this year are giving experiences like concert tickets as gifts, the NRF found. “Misterwives – The Scrapbook Tour / Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion” by Kristopher Perez is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Dive Brief:...

“3 Cash Flow Strategies for a Winning Holiday Sales Season” by Rob Daniel via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 13, 2022 | Accounting and Business Services, Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Holiday, News, Retail Strategy

The holidays are a time when many small businesses generate their highest revenues of the year, but it can also be a time when cash flow challenges become particularly acute. Stocking up on inventory, hiring seasonal employees, and surges in demand can all present...

“In-Store Visits, Online Shopping Saw Increases Over Thanksgiving Weekend” by Melissa Campanelli via Total Retail

by admin | Nov 29, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Holiday, News, Predictions, Statistics

Credit: Getty Images by Jordi Salas Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites. Overall, online Black Friday sales were up 2.3 percent...