by Mike Duff | Dec 2, 2024 | Retail Articles
Preliminary results from Mastercard SpendingPulse research indicate U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, on Black Friday, November 29, increased year over year by 3.4%. Black Friday has evolved into a multiple-day promotional occasion, Mastercard noted, adding...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 26, 2024 | Retail Articles
There are fewer holiday shopping days after a late Thanksgiving this year, and that is a good situation for retailers, according to Marshal Cohen, chief retail adviser for market research, analytics and consumer shopping behavior specialist Circana. Noting that...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 20, 2024 | Retail Articles
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, cooking and serving a typical Thanksgiving feast will cost less than last year, but it will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The survey provides a...
by Mike Duff | Nov 14, 2024 | Retail Articles
Macy’s announced its Black Friday specials including a curated selection of exclusive items, new brands and notable values for consumers across key categories, including housewares and luggage. Macy’s is establishing holiday incentives in all its categories, including...
by Mike Duff | Oct 21, 2024 | Retail Articles
To position itself for the season, Best Buy has set its holiday promotional calendar with a special focus on Black Friday-style doorbuster deals. The Best Buy’s Prep for the Holidays Event has already begun with discounts on everything from small appliances to TVs to...
