Weekender: 'You can almost taste the hot chocolate': Why catalogs are still winning holiday marketing

Signup | Forward Weekender Nov.​ 27,​ 2021 | A roundup of this week's most read stories

TRENDLINE Holiday Trends Retailers Should Watch With the retail holiday craze upon us, discover key takeaways last year and how retailers like Target and Party City are preparing to meet demand in this new Trendline.   'You can almost taste the hot chocolate': Why catalogs are still winning holiday marketing As digital advertising becomes less reliable and more expensive, retailers are turning back to print to win over consumers during peak season. Authentic Brands puts IPO on hold as it brings in new investors Current investors sold significant stakes to CVC Capital Partners and HPS Investment Partners as the branding specialist chases more growth.  Dollar Tree pivots to $1.25 prices even as inflation-wary shoppers seek the retailer out The company saw a modest sales bump during the third quarter, with consumers chasing value. Meanwhile, supply chain costs have choked margins. Sponsored Content by Huron 3 strategies that all retailers should do today Retailers need to adapt to changes through revisiting staffing models, pricing, automation and partnerships in the marketplace. Off-price Rack drags Nordstrom down in Q3 The full-line stores didn't demonstrate the level of recovery found at rivals like Dillard's or Macy's, either, despite a boost from the company's annual sale. Francesca's slapped with trademark lawsuit over 'Franki' The tween brand was just launched as a stand-alone banner earlier this month, and another tween brand, Frankie's on the Park, says it's too confusing. Recommended For You Improve your recommendations: click here to update your profile. Deep Dive This DC neighborhood used to be synonymous with high-end shopping. Now it's mostly abandoned. Friendship Heights was once known for luxury retail in the Washington, D.C. area, but retail options have dwindled. Featured Resources FROM: Checkout.com How to use payments to meet customer expectations and capture more sales [Guide] 53% abandon their cart if unable to pay with their preferred payment method. Are you offering what customers demand? [Interview] Brigette Korney, Director of Payments & Fraud at Groupon, explains how her team builds checkouts that convert. [Report] 73% of millennials prefer to buy from sustainable brands. Here's how payments empower retailers to lead on sustainability. From Our Library Webinar - on demand How To Build a Delivery Service Without Relying on the Gig Economy Via Webinar - on demand How Retailers Can Capitalize on the International Commerce Boom Avalara Playbook Five Ways Call Tracking Data Can Align Sales & Marketing CallTrackingMetrics Webinar - on demand How to Protect Your Organization From Fintech Fraud Sift Playbook How Retailers Can Leverage Events to Drive Loyalty and Sales Eventbrite View all resources Best of What We're Reading Bloomberg Retailers Sound Alarm on Organized Theft as States Warn of Rise The Wall Street Journal Walgreens, Walmart and CVS Pharmacies Contributed to Opioid Epidemic, Ohio Jury Finds The Washington Post The teens who hated Abercrombie are the adults shopping there now — and they can’t believe it either CNN Stores are closing on Thanksgiving, but thousands of retail staff are still working Women's Wear Daily Black Friday: Retailers Ready and Set to Go The Wall Street Journal UPS, FedEx Get a Head Start on Holiday Deliveries Suggest a story we should read Upcoming Event Maximize Your Video Strategy Through Emerging Social Platforms Dec. 1, 2021 - Dec. 1, 2021 | Webinar 11am ET Dive Into a Topic Technology Marketing DTC Operations Distressed Retail Store Concepts Consumer Trends Financial News Holidays Share Retail Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Retail Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.retaildive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

More Than A Newsletter Related Publications Marketing Dive | Supply Chain Dive Connect With Us Twitter | LinkedIn Editorial Contact an editor | Meet the team Advertising Contact our team About Retail Dive Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The newsletters and website cover topics such as brick-and-mortar, retail technology, e-commerce, marketing, payment technology, store operations, omnichannel, and more. Retail Dive is a leading publication operated by Industry Dive. Our business journalists spark ideas and shape agendas for 10+ million decision makers in competitive industries. Sign up for the newsletter This email is optimized for display on mobile phones. Retail Dive: Daily Dive is a product of Industry Dive, Inc. 1255​ 23rd Street NW, Suite 550, Washington,​ DC 20037. We value your privacy. We won't share your email address with anyone else without your permission. This message was sent to edwardlorilla1986.acciyo123@blogger.com. You can unsubscribe or switch to a weekly newsletter subscription anytime. See our full privacy policy.

Sign up | Manage subscription | Advertise with us | Submit story tip