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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Marketing

Shoppers, Facing Holiday Spending, Turn to Loyalty Programs

39% of shoppers plan to use rewards and cash-back offers to buy gifts for others this holiday season.
Retailers are focusing on their loyalty programs and incentives to attract shoppers and increase revenue during the holiday season. [ more ]
Hubspot
5 months ago
Marketing

Four Holiday Shopper Mindsets Brands Should Keep Up With, According to Google

Consumers go through four distinct mindsets during the holiday season: deliberate, deal-seeking, determined, and devoted.
December and January are important months for retailers, with a significant portion of holiday spending occurring during this time.
Connecting with customers across touchpoints and building long-term brand loyalty are key strategies for retailers during the holiday season. [ more ]
Modern Retail
5 months ago
Marketing

Modern Retail+ Research: Marketers' 2023 holiday marketing and commerce strategies - unpacked

The year-end holiday shopping season is crucial for brands and retailers, with holiday profits accounting for the majority of annual revenue.
Many brands started their holiday marketing push earlier this year, with retailers promoting holiday ads on social media as early as September.
The U.S. economy is still uncertain, and consumers are unsure of how to spend their year-end budgets. [ more ]
MarTech
5 months ago
Marketing

5 Black Friday trends marketers can act on this holiday season | MarTech

Holiday spending projected to increase between 3% and 4% over last year.
Nearly half of consumers begin holiday shopping on Black Friday or later. [ more ]
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Black Friday
Flipboard
5 months ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn retailers encourage shoppers to buy from local stores this holiday | Flipboard

1. The biggest shopping day of the year is here.
2. Thousands of people are out getting a head start on their holiday shopping. [ more ]
Engadget
5 months ago
Digital life

Apple Black Friday deal: Get a $15 Amazon credit when you buy a $100 Apple gift card

Get $15 in Amazon store credit when you purchase an Apple gift card totaling $100 or more from Amazon.
The credit can be used until January 17 on products listed as shipped and sold by Amazon.com. [ more ]
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AdExchanger
5 months ago
Marketing

All Marketers Want For Christmas Is ... Performance | AdExchanger

Consumers spent $76.8 billion on early holiday shopping this year, $4.3 billion more than last year.
19% of consumers shop for holiday gifts year-round, a figure predicted to increase to 30% by 2026.
Marketers are shifting their ad spend to channels like YouTube and focusing on core services like curbside pickup. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Marketing

In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan period in Southeast Asia sees a significant increase in cosmetics sales.
Consumers in the region invest in makeup products for family gatherings and holiday photos. [ more ]
Sourcing Journal
3 months ago
Marketing

Temu Study Finds Price is Paramount Concern

Nearly two-thirds of consumers prefer to shop online and believe they get better deals via the Web than in brick-and-mortar stores
Price, product quality, and delivery speed are the most important factors for consumers when making online purchases [ more ]
Modern Retail
5 months ago
Marketing

Virtual stores are taking center stage in brands' holiday metaverse strategies

Retailers are increasingly turning to virtual stores in the metaverse as a format of choice for the holiday season.
Convenience and customization are driving consumer interest in metaverse stores.
While some brands have scaled back their metaverse strategies, there is still growing interest and engagement in virtual spaces like Roblox. [ more ]
WWD
5 months ago
Marketing

Holiday Retail Strategy: Doubling Down on AI and Omnichannel Approach Amid Economic Uncertainty

Retailers and brands are focusing on marketing and customer engagement tactics to drive conversions during the holiday season.
Omnichannel strategies, such as social commerce and AI-driven marketing, are key trends this holiday shopping season. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Marketing

In the Beauty World, the Holidays Are Always Top of Mind

Brands and retailers start planning and creating holiday beauty gifts months in advance.
Beauty Advent calendars are a popular item for holiday shopping, with different versions and designs available.
The process of creating Advent calendars involves coordinating with various suppliers and brands. [ more ]
Social Media Today
5 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Announces New Holiday Marketing Webinar for SMBs

TikTok for Small Business is hosting a LIVE event called Dream Stream LIVE to help small business owners prepare for the holiday shopping season.
The event will provide practical tips on boosting sales, attracting customers, and creating engaging content from successful small business owners on TikTok. [ more ]
Who What Wear
4 months ago
Fashion & style

I'm a Gift-Giving Connoisseur: 16 Items That Will Win Over My Pickiest Friends

Finding the perfect holiday gift for picky friends can be a challenge.
Cool tech and entertainment products from Walmart are great options for picky friends.
The article provides a list of 16 holiday gifts from Walmart that are guaranteed to please even the pickiest friends. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Cars

I'm a self-defense expert - here are 6 safety tips for holiday shopping at stores

Self-defense instructor shares holiday shopping safety tips
Avoid shopping carts and be aware of your surroundings [ more ]
Funcheap
5 months ago
Design

SMO Ceramics + Friends Holiday Art Mart (SF)

Join SMO + Friends Holiday Art Mart for a festive celebration of art and creativity.
Discover unique handmade treasures and support local artists while finding the perfect gifts. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Santa Land Parade kicks off holiday season in Prospect Heights

Brooklyn's Santa Land Parade took place in Prospect Heights, featuring bands, high-steppers, classic cars, and holiday cheer.
The parade ended at the Atlantic Terminal Mall where participants enjoyed Christmas tunes and visited Santa Land. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
5 months ago
Graphic design

These Nintendo Stocking fillers make silly but perfect gifts

Nintendo-themed gifts for gamers and creatives of all ages are perfect for holiday stocking fillers.
A separate gift guide for creatives has also been put together to help with holiday shopping. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Graphic design

Online holiday discounts to be bigger than last year

Prices of popular holiday items will see deeper cuts online compared to last year's discounts.
Televisions will see a 22% price drop on Black Friday compared to last year's 17%, according to Adobe data.
Over the five days from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, shoppers will shell out $37.2 billion online - up 5.4% from last year, Adobe Analytics projects. [ more ]
Funcheap
5 months ago
East Bay food

Winter 2023 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180 Local Artists (Dec. 1-3)

The Open Studios event on December 2-3, 2023 allows visitors to explore the creative worlds of East Bay artists and purchase unique gifts.
There will be a comprehensive list of participating artists and studio locations available on the event's website. [ more ]
Funcheap
5 months ago
East Bay food

Winter 2023 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180 Local Artists (Dec. 1-3)

East Bay Open Studios is taking place on December 2-3, 2023
It offers an opportunity to explore the creative worlds of East Bay's talented artists and purchase unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. [ more ]
Bustle
5 months ago
US politics

It's Your Last Chance To Snag This Cult-Fav Lash Serum For A Deep Discount

Beauty gift sets are a great way to save money while holiday shopping.
Grande Cosmetics is offering a discounted Lash & Brow Fantasy Set exclusive to Sephora.
The set includes a full-size Lash-MD Lash Enhancing Serum, a full-size mascara, and a travel-size brow product. [ more ]
Cbsnews
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Holiday shopping season kickoff continues across Tri-State Area with Small Business Saturday

Small businesses hope for boost in sales on Small Business Saturday as they continue to recover from the pandemic.
Locally owned businesses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and Harlem held Small Business Saturday events.
Small Business Saturday first started in 2010. [ more ]
Funcheap
5 months ago
Web design

Free Weekend at the Museum of Craft and Design (December 9-10)

Explore peaceful design at MCD's current exhibition Designing Peace.
Enjoy free admission and discounts at the Museum of Craft and Design during MCD's Free Weekend.
Complete your holiday shopping at the award-winning Museum Store and explore Dogpatch while you're there. [ more ]
Engadget
5 months ago
Web design

Google's AI-powered search tool can help tackle your holiday shopping

Google's AI-powered search bot can now generate gift ideas, photorealistic product images, and virtual try-ons of men's tops.
Google SGE has expanded its capabilities since its launch in May, offering better translations, interactive definitions, and follow-up queries.
20% of apparel searches on Google are five words or longer, indicating a specific search intent for fashion products. [ more ]
www.amny.com
5 months ago
Digital life

More Americans are expected to buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk | amNewYork

Consumers are expected to heavily use buy now, pay later payment plans this holiday season.
Younger consumers and those with difficulty accessing credit use the loans most frequently.
Short-term installment loans drove $6.4 billion of online spending in October. [ more ]
Mediapost
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Mobile web traffic and apps are key in shopping during the holiday weekend.
Mobile wallets and Apple Pay saw significant growth in completing transactions.
Consumers need to be cautious of the data being shared by popular mobile apps. [ more ]
The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

How to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

During the month of November, online shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday were launched in a different format to support local businesses.
Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday shopping season to steal information and funds.
Protect yourself by sticking to reputable websites, avoiding unfamiliar links, verifying discount ads on social media, being cautious of phishing attempts, and ensuring website security. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Supplement the call center with a chatbot this holiday season

AI and automation can make the holidays brighter for businesses by providing faster and more efficient service.
95% of consumers prefer to message with an AI chatbot if their hold time with a human is over 15 minutes. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Can You Trust a Robot With Your Holiday Shopping?

Many people plan to use generative AI like ChatGPT for holiday shopping.
People want AI to help with finding deals, brand recommendations, and gift alternatives. [ more ]
Mediapost
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google AI Delivers What's On Your Mind

Google introduces AI-powered features for holiday shopping
Generative AI can generate gift ideas and create fashion images for shopping [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Shoppers more cost conscious than ever as Black Friday kicks off holiday spending season | CBC News

Canadian shoppers are showing signs of being choosier with their holiday shopping dollars due to the heavy weight of inflation.
Spending on essentials like groceries and utilities has increased, while spending on services like vacations and restaurants has decreased.
Data from Statistics Canada shows a clear trend of slowing spending, with sales volumes dropping every month since June. [ more ]
Board Game Quest
5 months ago
Video games

Board Game Gift Guide 2023

The holiday season is upon us and Black Friday is just around the corner, signaling the start of the shopping season.
The BGQ team has prepared their annual Board Game Gift Guide, with recommendations for different types of gamers.
Classic board games like Ticket to Ride and Pandemic are popular choices and make great gifts. [ more ]
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