Oct. 25 - 6 haunted retail stories | Santa goes 'contactless'

Target more than doubles Apple shop-in-shops in time for the holidays; Macy's reintroduces in-person Santa Claus visits, but this year they're 'contactless'; Gen Z plans to holiday shop via Facebook, retailer apps: report; Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses View online | Sign up | Forward

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Retail Dive Holiday Edition Weekly edition | Oct.​ 25,​ 2021 Boo! 6 stories of retail hauntings Retail is a harrowing business, and sometimes it can be downright scary. Target more than doubles Apple shop-in-shops in time for the holidays Just months after its initial rollout, the retailer is expanding the number of dedicated stores from 17 to 36 locations. Macy's reintroduces in-person Santa Claus visits, but this year they're 'contactless' All visits are by reservation only, and while children can see the big man in red, the department store is running a "socially distanced experience." Sponsored Content by Salesforce Get holiday insights with Salesforce How do you make the busiest shopping season extra delightful? Our 1 billion data-driven insights are a good place to start. Learn more. Gen Z plans to holiday shop via Facebook, retailer apps: report Nearly 70% of young consumers plan to use nontraditional shopping channels for their Black Friday and Christmas purchases. Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses Amazon Local Selling may ease a friction point that is becoming increasingly tense heading into the 2021 holiday season — delivery.  Deloitte: 75% of shoppers are worried about stockouts this year Six in 10 retail executives are also worried about receiving holiday orders on time, the research firm found. Kohl's touts new brand partnerships ahead of the holidays Over the past year, the department store has made deals to broaden its assortment through the likes of Eddie Bauer, Sephora and Tommy Hilfiger. Walmart unveils 3 Black Friday sales events, early access for Walmart+ members The retail giant is leveraging Black Friday to boost memberships by giving subscribers special access to sales. Report: 85% of consumers will continue pandemic shopping behaviors this season Alvarez & Marsal also found over half of shoppers expect their financial situation to stagnate or worsen in coming months, leading them to spend less. Stat of the Week 40% The percentage of consumers that remain anxious about shopping in stores, according to a recent Deloitte report. What We Are Reading Modern Retail After a year hiatus, retailers are preparing for an in-person Halloween Marketing Dive How product shortages and an extended shopping season are upending holiday marketing Women's Wear Daily Nordstrom Gets Musical With Holiday Marketing CNBC Toy retailer Camp takes over former Toys R Us store as it puts experiences to the test this holiday season Business Insider A logistical nightmare is threatening your holiday turkeys, toys, travel plans, and more Countdown to Black Friday

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