Holiday sales

Once consumers adjust to a 24/7 promotion environment, it hard for companies to stop.

Companies like Target, Walmart and Kohl’s held sales this week aimed at holiday shoppers, and Amazon just wrapped up its second Prime Day event of the year.

As consumers think about the impact of inflation on their wallet, retailers are devising ways to welcome them into their stores for sales.

The 2008 recession hit more broadly, and retailers were stuck with a lot of inventory. This time, retailers had time to plan.

Online sales are expected to surge this year because of the pandemic. And that means retailers need a lot more boxes.

Some retailers are announcing store closures. Do holiday season sales have anything to do with it?

With the growth of online shopping, retailers are stepping up their recruiting.