Holiday Shopping 2/page/11 news and trends

Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards

December 18, 2024
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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
Economy // December 17, 2024

November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are signs that consumers are throttling back on at least some retail categories … so they can fill their online carts...

Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery
Partnerships // December 11, 2024

Branded payments solutions company Blackhawk Network has launched a collaboration with quick delivery service Gopuff. The partnership lets shoppers add physical gift cards to their online grocery order for at-home delivery, the companies said in a news release Wednesday (Dec. 11). “Gopuff is known for...

Why Payment Choice Can Make or Break Retail’s Holiday Season
Payment Methods // December 11, 2024

There are more than a few factors tied to success during the holiday season. To put it mildly, the season is as much about stress as it is about giving. Merchants are tallying up the sales at the (virtual) registers as their transaction volumes take...

43% of Consumers Choose Retailers Based on Preferred Financing Options
Buy Now Pay Later // December 11, 2024

During the holiday season, consumer spending is impacted by the availability and visibility of financing options, such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans. A PYMNTS Intelligence Report, Maximizing Holiday Value: The Strategic Value of Early Pay Later Visibility, in collaboration with Splitit, shows how...

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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales

December 17, 2024
November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are signs that consumers are throttling back on at least some retail categories … so they can fill their online carts in anticipation of giving gifts to their loved ones (or […]

Why Payment Choice Can Make or Break Retail’s Holiday Season

December 11, 2024
There are more than a few factors tied to success during the holiday season. To put it mildly, the season is as much about stress as it is about giving....

43% of Consumers Choose Retailers Based on Preferred Financing Options

December 11, 2024
During the holiday season, consumer spending is impacted by the availability and visibility of financing options, such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans. A PYMNTS Intelligence Report, Maximizing Holiday...

Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales

December 06, 2024
Following a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both Walmart and Amazon reported record-breaking sales, with their platforms seeing growth from third-party sellers. Walmart reported record sales for its third-party...

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Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery

December 11, 2024
Branded payments solutions company Blackhawk Network has launched a collaboration with quick delivery service Gopuff. The partnership lets shoppers add physical gift cards to their online grocery order for at-home delivery, the companies said in a news release Wednesday (Dec. 11). “Gopuff is known for offering its customers the ultimate selection and convenience for everyday […]

TikTok Shop Holiday Spending Jumps Despite Ban Threat

December 08, 2024
If this is TikTok’s last Christmas in America, it’s not going out quietly. The social media platform’s shopping arm, TikTok Shop, has seen heavy levels of consumer spending so far...

Sovos Sees 92% Jump in Tax Processing on Black Friday

December 05, 2024
Sovos says it saw “record-breaking” tax processing performance on Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. The compliance company announced Thursday (Dec. 5) that it had processed taxes on close to 300 million items just on...

Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending

December 04, 2024
America’s biggest retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with record spending. However, the actual number of people shopping during the Thanksgiving-to-Cyber-Monday stretch declined slightly this year, according to data published Tuesday...