Nov. 30 - How retailers performed over Black Friday | Amazon pushes pickup options

Black Friday 2020 online sales on pace to grow as much as 42%; With relatively few stores, Amazon touts holiday pickup options; In late and loose forecast, NRF predicts holiday growth of 3.6% to 5.2%; Predictions to help navigate the 2020 holiday shopping season View online | Sign up | Forward

Brought to you by Retail Dive Holiday Edition Weekly edition | Nov. 30, 2020 Winners and losers of Black Friday 2020 Online sales, curbside and store pickup have all surged as a sales event defined by the pandemic took shape.  Black Friday 2020 online sales on pace to grow as much as 42% While COVID-19 rages across the U.S., consumers are staying home — but still shopping.  With relatively few stores, Amazon touts holiday pickup options The e-commerce giant is suddenly at something of a disadvantage as fulfillment promptness remains a worry. Sponsored Content by Salesforce Extra holiday insight to keep shopper spirits bright Watch Cyber Monday unfold with fresh shopper insights. Learn more. In late and loose forecast, NRF predicts holiday growth of 3.6% to 5.2% An unprecedented level of uncertainty from the surging pandemic, the weak economy and the presidential election led the group to cover a few bases. Opinion Predictions to help navigate the 2020 holiday shopping season Future holiday shopping seasons will likely have more in common with 2020 than with 2019, writes Euromonitor International's Amanda Bourlier. Foot Locker debuts '12 Days of Greatness' holiday capsule collections The retailer collaborated with streetwear designers in a celebration of basketball culture as it continues efforts to reach out to sneakerheads.  Walmart illuminates holidays with drone light show The retailer's latest experiential activation was crafted with the socially distanced, contactless needs of the pandemic era in mind. TJX retailers launch 'Carol for a Cause' holiday campaign In an effort to raise money for Feeding America, the brands are encouraging consumers to use Instagram Reels to record videos of themselves caroling. Stat of the Week $280 Billion Amount of returns expected this holiday season. What We Are Reading The Wall Street Journal Black Friday in a Pandemic Means Fewer Shoppers, Fewer Deals CNBC Black Friday traffic in stores craters 52% during pandemic The New York Times As Customers Move Online, So Does the Holiday Shopping Season WWD The Bloomingdale’s Battle for Holiday Sales Marketplace Retailers face a holiday decorating dilemma this year You are receiving this special edition as part of your complimentary newsletter subscription to Retail Dive. Spread the holiday cheer and share the newsletter with others to get rewarded. Here's your link to share: http://www.retaildive.com/signup/holiday/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

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