holiday shopping season

#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Among its multiple impacts, COVID-19 accelerated an elongation of the holiday shopping season that was already underway. Rather than being limited to…

Lessons Learned From The 2016 Holiday Shopping Season

Despite some reports of a less-than-stellar return, the 2016 holiday shopping season amassed record-breaking sales for the retail industry. Black Friday generated…

Holiday Shopping Survey Pinpoints Gaps Between Shopper And Retailer Expectations

The holiday shopping season is approaching fast, and many retailers already have begun their seasonal marketing campaigns and promotions. But even though…

Holiday Results To-Date Strengthen The Omnichannel Message

Sales results from the 2014 Thanksgiving weekend further support retailers’ need to focus on a consistent brand message across all channels year-round,…

27% Of Holiday Shoppers Will Visit Retail Stores On Thanksgiving Day

Brick-and-mortar stores such as Walmart, Kmart, Target, Best Buy and Sears are opening their doors to the public on Thanksgiving Day, and…

The Small Business Retailer’s Guide To Preparing For The Holidays

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is potentially the most profitable time of the year for retailers, which also makes it…

34% Of Consumers Plan To Spend More This Holiday Season

The holiday season will officially kick off in a few short weeks, however some shoppers already are developing their shopping strategies and…

Is Your Online Business Prepared To Meet The Holiday Customer Service Rush?

The 2014 holiday season will be one of the shortest on record, with only 26 shopping days existing between Thanksgiving and Christmas…

Top 5 Ways To Boost Holiday Sales By Leveraging The Web Site

It’s that time of year again when brands and retailers work to find the best way to market a product to drive…

Will Showrooming Hinder 2013 Holiday Sales?

With Showrooming, a consumer visits a brick-and-mortar store to research a product first-hand. But what happens next stops the sale in its…

Last-Minute Changes Could Impact 2012 Holiday Retail Success

While most retailers should have their holiday strategies in place and ready to kick off at a moment’s notice, there still may…

Michaels Launches New Loyalty Program To Drive Holiday Buzz

During July, retailers typically begin to strategize their holiday marketing initiatives and overall goals. Michaels, however, already is encouraging holiday cheer and…