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Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
November 22, 2024  |  Economy

This week, PYMNTS Intelligence noted the appeal of paying over time — especially now, headed into the holiday shopping season, which starts, well, now. Our...

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Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
November 21, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the competition between retail giants Walmart and Amazon intensifies, shaping the eCommerce landscape. Both companies have established themselves as...

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Holiday Spending Surge: 60M US Shoppers Swayed by Upfront Pay Later Options
Holiday Spending Surge: 60M US Shoppers Swayed by Upfront Pay Later Options
November 21, 2024  |  Shopping

Merchants have a critical opportunity to capture consumer spending by strategically positioning pay later options. But do merchants miss out due to delaying visibility? Yes....

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Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
November 15, 2024  |  Retail

With a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit Guide in Germany, using Amazon Alexa technology...

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Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

Target is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season. The retailer announced recently that it would be turning its physical and digital...

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Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. Retailers such as Walmart are ordering fewer Christmas trees, toys and decorations this...

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As Consumers Plan Their Thanksgiving Shopping, AI Stirs the Pot
As Consumers Plan Their Thanksgiving Shopping, AI Stirs the Pot
November 02, 2024  |  The Weekender

Thanksgiving has come a long way from its pilgrim origins — this year, the robots are taking over. That is, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing...

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Hallmark Bridges Digital Gifting With Real-World Touches
Hallmark Bridges Digital Gifting With Real-World Touches
November 01, 2024  |  Gift Cards

As the holiday season approaches, the quest for the perfect gift intensifies. With consumers increasingly seeking personalized and convenient gifting solutions, Hallmark has introduced Gift...

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Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 01, 2024  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

Walmart and Amazon are both ramping up their strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, seeking to capture consumer interest during the holiday shopping season....

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