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Creating a White Christmas, Even When Mother Nature Plays Scrooge
Creating a White Christmas, Even When Mother Nature Plays Scrooge
December 23, 2023  |  Retail

Dreaming of a white Christmas this year? Sadly for those who are, it seems that most U.S. citizens won’t get their snow-filled wish. Before we...

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How Elf on the Shelf Co-Founder Turns Tradition Into Retail Success
How Elf on the Shelf Co-Founder Turns Tradition Into Retail Success
December 16, 2023  |  Retail

The Elf on the Shelf is a popular tradition created by Carol Aebersold, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts of The Lumistella Company in 2005 after...

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Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
December 09, 2023  |  Retail

Even in the face of inflation, consumers are proving that they won’t “checkout” easily when it comes to tradition. Last week, PYMNTS delved into whether...

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Can the Y2K Resurgence Reboot Millennial Wallets?
Can the Y2K Resurgence Reboot Millennial Wallets?
November 25, 2023  |  Retail

Millennials are having a tough time making ends meet. Enduring the economic recession that trailed the 2008 crash was like navigating a rocky sea for millennials....

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Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
November 18, 2023  |  Retail

While the holiday season brings a myriad of traditions and festivities, one of the quirkiest yet arguably beloved is the ugly sweater phenomenon. While some may...

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Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
November 11, 2023  |  Economy

If you’re gearing up for a festive feast, you’ll be thankful to hear that wholesale prices of whole frozen turkeys are taking a dip, bringing...

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Why Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Get an Extra Hour of Sleep
Why Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Get an Extra Hour of Sleep
November 04, 2023  |  Retail

On Sunday (Nov. 5), most U.S. states will “fall back” an hour, giving people an extra wink of sleep. While the states that embrace this time...

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U2 and the Las Vegas Sphere: The New Live Music Experience?
U2 and the Las Vegas Sphere: The New Live Music Experience?
October 28, 2023  |  Innovation

From its early days riffing in the post-punk scene to belting out anthemic rock hits and embarking on experimental musical odysseys, Irish rock band U2...

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Are Scare Tactics the New Way to Move Merchandise? 
Are Scare Tactics the New Way to Move Merchandise? 
October 21, 2023  |  Retail

In times of economic turbulence, brands and retailers have been known to turn to some pretty wild scare tactics to ensure that customers keep reaching...

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