Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

A TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets

For some television viewers, size apparently does matter

Tech - ABC News - November 5

4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft

Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Target Stock Plunges After Weak Earnings Report Ahead of Holiday Season

The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.

Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season

Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Shopify’s stock heads for best day ever on upbeat holiday forecast

A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Carvana’s stock soars 20% as used-car retailer calls for better times ahead

Online used-car platform blows past Wall Street expectations for its third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

U.S. economy keeps up the momentum ahead of holiday shopping season, S&P finds

The U.S. economy got off to a good start in the fourth quarter, a pair of S&P surveys found, and pointed toward steady growth at the tail end of the year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Target shares tumble as retailer’s holiday forecast disappoints

US retailer blames muted sales of non-essential items and rising costs

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.

Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand

Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Dell, CrowdStrike and several big retailers

Best Buy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl's, Macy's, Burlington Stores and Dick's Sporting Goods all report Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - 13 hours ago

‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election

During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season

A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?

With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.

3 reasons to invest in gold this holiday season

Eyeing gold investments right now? Here's why this may be a good time to make your move.

What are the most anticipated movies of the Thanksgiving, holiday season?

Fandango's November survey discovered which movies are the most highly anticipated ahead of the holiday season. Managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to discuss the films people are itching to ...

Hori's Official Steam Controller Is Up For Preorder At Amazon Ahead Of Holiday Release

Wireless Horipad for Steam (Officially Licensed) $60 | Releases December ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.

PWHL Unveils Jerseys Ahead Of Season Two

The PWHL has officially unveiled jerseys for each of their six franchises, completing the release of their branding ahead of the league's second season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests

No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let ...

Painting the town pink and green: 'Wicked' takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

Universal's "Wicked" is drumming up buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Dozens of retailers jacked up interest rates on store cards ahead of Fed cuts

Dozens of retailers, including Macy's, Gap and TJ Maxx, increased APRs on their store credit cards before the Federal Reserve cut rates, padding their profits.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Nintendo and Sony head into ‘grim’ holiday season with old consoles and no big releases

Video game industry fears its most important quarter will fall flat with few new mass-market offerings

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season

Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled holiday visitors for years

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Holiday Bonus Season Is Here. Here’s What Your Employees Are Expecting

A new survey found that while not all employees expect holiday bonuses, they can be necessary to stay competitive in the job market.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

3 big benefits of gifting gold bars and coins this holiday season

Considering the gift of gold this holiday season? Here are three big (timely) benefits to be aware of.

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