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Black Friday 2024 Beneficiaries: Target, Apple, and Shopping Malls
Black Friday 2024 showcased omnichannel’s growing dominance, with online sales surging nearly 15%. Experts noted that while Black Friday has evolved into a season-long event, its role remains pivotal, sparking optimism for a strong holiday shopping season.
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 4, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on consumers’ growing demand for not just value, but also luxury offerings.
Value, Value, Value: Cash-Strapped Holiday Shoppers Get Creative
As consumers buckle under the weight of financial pressures, this holiday shopping season will look a bit different than its predecessors.
Meet the Modern ‘Click-and-Mortar’ Consumer
A new PYMNTS survey found roughly 40% of shoppers are “click-and-mortar” fans, either using their devices while shopping or ordering online and then picking up their purchases.
Candy & Spice and Everything Nice: Holiday Hits Retail Earlier Than Ever as Spending Shrinks
It’s not just the days that are getting shorter – the amount of time between glimpsing ghouls and buying roof clips for Rudolph is shrinking, too. Home Depot sold out of its first run of …
Consumers Break Black Friday, Cyber Monday Records
Despite recession fears, consumers were in a spending mood to kick off the holiday season, breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales records.
Holiday Shopping Update: ‘Turkey Wednesday’ a Boon for Grocers
Last-minute Thanksgiving shopping led to major gains for the nation’s top grocery stores this year. A new report by analytics firm Placer.ai shows the nation’s top grocery store chains saw a big jump in foot …
Why Black Friday Sales are Starting Earlier than Ever
Your calendar may say October, but retailers worried about supply chain issues are thinking Black Friday and relentlessly pushing the holiday shopping season to begin early. The news last year was filled with stories about …