holidays

History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
November 07, 2022  |  Retail

The holiday shopping headwinds are completely different this year than last, but PYMNTS research suggests the impact on consumers’ buying habits could mirror those reported...

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Google Unveils Deal-Finding Tools for Shoppers
Google Unveils Deal-Finding Tools for Shoppers
November 01, 2022  |  Google

With the holidays approaching and consumers increasingly worried about costs, Google has unveiled a series of tools designed to help them find deals when they...

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Hybrid Restaurant-Retail-Entertainment Venues Lack Unified POS Experience
Hybrid Restaurant-Retail-Entertainment Venues Lack Unified POS Experience
November 01, 2022  |  ResTech

Restaurant technology has become dramatically more sophisticated in the past few years, but certain kinds of venues have been largely left behind in the industry’s...

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Deckers Reports Supply Chain Improvements Helping Prep for Peak Season
Deckers Reports Supply Chain Improvements Helping Prep for Peak Season
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

Supply chain constraints are easing, but footwear company Deckers Brands has been shipping products to key markets ahead of the holidays to ensure it has...

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Walmart Adds Buy Buttons and Virtual Queuing to Speed Holiday Checkout
Walmart Adds Buy Buttons and Virtual Queuing to Speed Holiday Checkout
October 27, 2022  |  Retail

With the bulk of its customers worrying about inflation heading into the holidays, Walmart has debuted a trio of new services designed to help online...

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Mattel CEO Says Toy Biz Is Defensive but Expects Late Shopping Surge
Mattel CEO Says Toy Biz Is Defensive but Expects Late Shopping Surge
October 26, 2022  |  Retail

While acknowledging the broader economic obstacles facing his company along with others, Mattel’s CEO says he’s counting on demand for toys for the holidays. “While...

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Angi, Walmart Partner to Offer Christmas Lights Installation
Angi, Walmart Partner to Offer Christmas Lights Installation
October 26, 2022  |  Retail

Home services referral company Angi and Walmart have expanded their partnership to include the installation and removal of Christmas lights. With this new collaboration, consumers...

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Zip Takes BNPL Offline With Zip Card Debut
Zip Takes BNPL Offline With Zip Card Debut
October 25, 2022  |  BNPL

With the holiday shopping season approaching, buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Zip has debuted the Zip Card, its latest installment payment offering. Issued by...

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UPS Sees Shoppers Waiting Until December Despite Early Sales Events
UPS Sees Shoppers Waiting Until December Despite Early Sales Events
October 25, 2022  |  Retail

Despite an unprecedented early start to the holiday shopping season, the world’s largest delivery service says consumers are unmoved and are holding off until December....

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