holidays

Warm Wishes and Good Health During This Season of Joy
Warm Wishes and Good Health During This Season of Joy
December 25, 2021  |  Commentary

The finest minds in the history of literature, art and music have tried to capture the spirit of the winter holidays. Across the centuries, they’ve...

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UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams
UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams
December 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

This Christmas, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking the fight against fraud to a whole new musical level. Earlier this month, the financial...

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Growing Appetite for Unique Food Gifts a Game Changer for Restaurants This Holiday Season
Growing Appetite for Unique Food Gifts a Game Changer for Restaurants This Holiday Season
December 24, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With the advent, as it were, of new eCommerce marketplaces and technologies, America’s independent restaurants can reach more customers than ever this gifting season. But...

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‘Grinch Bots’ Steal Christmas From Procrastinating Holiday Shoppers 
‘Grinch Bots’ Steal Christmas From Procrastinating Holiday Shoppers 
December 21, 2021  |  Retail

Computer programs known across the retail landscape as ‘Grinch bots’ are further complicating the supply chain snags across the U.S. and around the world as...

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USPS Takes Apple Pay Online but Not In-Person
USPS Takes Apple Pay Online but Not In-Person
December 20, 2021  |  Apple Pay

Apple Pay is now accepted by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) online, but for in-person transactions at retail locations, another payment method is needed, according...

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Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
December 20, 2021  |  Today In Data

Big retailers see shoppable livestreams as another avenue to customer engagement and entertainment. Plus, consumers see furniture returns as a hassle, but businesses love them...

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It’s a Very Vending Machine Christmas as PYMNTS Dispenses Gift Advice
It’s a Very Vending Machine Christmas as PYMNTS Dispenses Gift Advice
December 17, 2021  |  Unattended Retail

Does unattended retail use Santa’s elves as labor at any point — and, if so, do they get regular candy cane breaks? Don’t laugh. It...

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Why Retailers Should Pay Consumers to Keep Their Holiday Returns
Why Retailers Should Pay Consumers to Keep Their Holiday Returns
December 17, 2021  |  Retail

The average return costs retailers two-thirds of the original price (ouch!). This is because of factors like labor, transportation and warehouse expenses – all invisible...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
December 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

A trio of key trends could help department stores recharge the stagnant sector. Plus, the retail industry fights against the viral spread of smash-and-grab incidents,...

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