The holidays are here. Where's the consumer?

Uncertainty about the pandemic and the economy is defining the season as retailers try to coax customers to spend early on all channels.

The Senate's stimulus breakdown is the last thing retailers needed

The lawmakers adjourned this week without agreeing to a new stimulus package, essentially taking billions of holiday spending with them.

Will toys' pandemic-driven growth continue into the holidays?

The category, struggling since the death of Toys R Us, has gotten a boost this year as desperate parents try to keep their kids entertained.

The do's and don'ts of holiday retail messaging in 2020

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The Backroom: How retailers are navigating holiday 2020

As the season kick-starts earlier than ever, the industry braces for a fourth quarter plagued by uncertainty.

Online holiday sales to reach $189B, Adobe says

E-commerce sales are expected to surpass $3 billion daily between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3. 

Amazon to hire 100K seasonal workers

Other retailers, like Walmart and Target, have also hired for roles devoted to same-day services or e-commerce fulfillment during the holidays.