Weekly edition
| Nov. 1, 2021
Local makers have been preparing for complex holiday logistics. But a shorter supply chain may give them an edge.
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Growth in wages and household wealth could spur more sales, but a surge in COVID-19 infections could disrupt the projected rise.
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The retailer's luxury offerings include a $6.1 million diamond and a Roaring '20s party at the Apollo Theater.
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Supply chain woes notwithstanding, the industry is riding such highs that even a worst-case scenario would yield a near-record season.
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The company is extending its delivery hours until 10 p.m., two hours later than it normally offers the service.
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"All Together Now" stars musician Katy Perry and builds on the brand's year-old philosophy of "modern American optimism."
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Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker, but revenue rises elsewhere in the business more than made up for the disruption.
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But physical stores will remain a key channel this season as concerns over e-commerce orders arriving on time arise.
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This year marks the 13th anniversary of the event, and features "green" vouchers to incentivize sustainable shopping decisions.
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Nearly everyone in the industry expects their costs to increase for the season and plans to either raise prices or eat it on margin.
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