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eBay Ads Holiday Report Reveals Keys to Advertising Success During an Elongated Season

There are a lot of theories about how inflation, supply chain constraints and other dynamics will impact consumer behaviors. While large-scale surveys help identify macro trends and predictions, micro-surveys can…

Features November 10
YouTube gets in the holiday spirit with nine-day shopping event.

YouTube Kicks off 9-Day Holiday Shopping Blitz

YouTube is getting into the holiday spirit with a nine-day, multi-format shopping event, From YouTube to You, that will feature interactive live shopping events, shoppable Shorts and video gift guides.…

News November 10

Target Introduces Larger Store Concept With More Fulfillment Space and Merchandise

Target has introduced a larger-format store concept — nearly 150,000 square feet compared to the chain average of 130,000 square feet — that will become the retailer’s focus for new…

News November 10

Checkmate Helps Retailers Offer Promotions Without Clogging Inboxes

Personalized shopping tool Checkmate is designed to help shoppers discover brands, apply discounts and manage their orders post-purchase. The solution aims to automatically help consumers keep track of their orders…

News November 10

Sephora’s Delicate Dance: Offering Prestige Beauty to Value-Conscious Consumers

Customer loyalty experts know that the best-run programs do far more than simply boost sales by rewarding members with points and perks. The Sephora Beauty Insider program, which now has…

Features November 10

The Future of Ecommerce Demands a Better Understanding of Online Consumer Journeys

Global ecommerce rose from 15% of total retail sales in 2019 to 21% in 2021. It now sits at an estimated 22% of all sales, according to a 2022 Morgan…

Executive Viewpoints November 10
Macy’s Commits $30M to Support Diverse Businesses

Macy’s Commits $30M to Support Diverse Businesses

Macy’s has unveiled its new Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach (S.P.U.R.) Pathways program to drive growth and investment for businesses owned by members of underrepresented groups that typically face barriers to…

News November 9

EY Consumer Future Index: Economic Fears Abound, but Americans Still Plan to Spend for the Holidays

Retailers have reason to be positive about the holiday season — Americans are still planning to spend about the same or more than last year on gifts, despite the fact…

News November 9
In $40M Deal, Gap Sells Greater China Business to Ecommerce Provider Baozun

In $40M Deal, Gap Sells Greater China Business to Ecommerce Provider Baozun

Gap will sell its Gap Greater China (GGC) business to Shanghai-based ecommerce solutions provider Baozun in a $40 million all-cash transaction. The sale is the latest move by the retailer…

News November 9
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