As the holiday shopping period becomes more intense, Walmart is preparing deals, special benefits for its Walmart+ members and enhancements delivered in part through supply chain upgrades. Walmart’s Black Friday Deals return for 2023, with the event giving customers...
In its annual holiday forecast, payments provider Blackhawk Network stated that spending on the festive season will gain a modest 3%, with gift cards getting a more significant piece of the holiday pie. According to Blackhawk, consumers will spend 43% of their holiday...
JCPenney reported it has been doing research ahead of the holidays and plans to provide an abundance of products with a focus on value in gift-giving and hosting. The company surveyed U.S. shoppers for its inaugural Make it Count Holiday Report, which indicated that...
Despite a shaky economy, the International Council of Shopping Centers anticipates 3.8% higher sales this holiday season versus 2022. In the survey that forms the forecast foundation, 90% of consumers said they planned to shop for the holidays this year. Eight-in-10...
A survey from business services firm Deloitte indicates that consumers will spend more in this year’s holiday season than they did in any since the COVID-19 pandemic. The gain in expected holiday spend to $1,652 each represents a compound annual growth rate of just...
