Harry & David To Open 20 Holiday Pop-Up Stores
Gourmet food gifting company Harry & David plans to open about 20 pop-up stores nationwide this holiday season, up from 16 last year, in addition to its 46 year-round retail locations.
Why Retailers Should Be Savvy with Holiday Promotions
A recent study by RetailMeNot predicted that consumer spending is expected to increase between Black Friday and Cyber Monday compared to last year, and advised retailers to plan their kickoff promotions around a longer period than the traditional Cyber Weekend. Here are some other statistics the study revealed for the holiday season.
Camping World Holdings Agrees to Acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters
Camping World Holdings, Inc. the network of RV-centric retail locations, announced plans to purchase Uncle Dan’s Outfitters. See how this acquisition will benefit Camping World and Uncle Dan’s Outfitters.
Coach Inc. Plans to Change Its Name to Tapestry, Inc.
Coach Inc., a high-end accessories and lifestyle brand announced it will be changing its name to Tapestry, Inc. The change will go into effect on Oct. 31. See what CEO Victor Luis had to say about what drove the brand to make the name change.
JD.com Launches New Luxury Shopping Platform
Chinese marketplace, JD.com is launching the new luxury shopping platform, TopLife for high-end global brands. See which brands have already joined the platform and what benefits they receive.
How to Meet Customer Expectations This Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner and 20% to 30% of annual sales rely on getting it right. Here is a deep dive look at the expectations of consumers this holiday season.
Unwrapping the Holiday Social Shopper
Holiday shopping continues to increase year-over-year. In fact, the National Retail Federation reported that holiday sales are expected to increase 4% this holiday season to $682 billion. See where shoppers are finding the information they need to start their holiday shopping and what their preferences are.
Target Ups Its App Game with Cartwheel Integration
Target is making some major moves in its mobile channel, integrating its Cartwheel loyalty technology with its mobile app to show customers nearby deals and offer up coupons to improve the shopping experience. Here is how this could be a game-changer for Target and the mobile experience.
Target Partners with Pinterest on Image Search
Target is partnering with Pinterest to help shoppers find what they’re looking for by snapping a picture using Pinterest Lens, producing a curated set of products resembling the original image. See where else Target is implementing Pinterest Lens to drive sales.
NRF Releases Holiday Sales Predictions
The National Retail Federation announced its holiday retail sales for November and December. It is expecting an increase of 3.6% to 4% for a total of $678.75 billion to $682 billion, up from $655.80 billion last year. See what is aiding in the increase in sales this holiday season.