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

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

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

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

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

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

Business - Inc. - November 4

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

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

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

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

‘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

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

'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works

The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.

Business - CNBC - October 31

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

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

It’s Election Week. Brace Yourselves

The United States will choose between two drastically different futures in the coming days. Here’s what you can expect from WIRED.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Bracing for election disinformation

Plus: NYT Needle may not work on election night {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Bracing for election disinformation It's Election Day. Polls across the country will close in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start

The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

British Land Expects Retail Park Boost as Shops Seek Cheaper Space

British Land expects more shops to move to retail parks to offset anticipated higher costs following the U.K. government’s budget last month.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that ...

Immigration advocates brace for Trump: 'Buckle up'

Immigration advocates are bracing for Trump 2.0, whose pledge of mass deportation is sending waves of panic and anger throughout the movement. Even before President-elect Trump’s resounding victory ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

UK’s largest retailers warn Reeves her Budget makes job cuts ‘inevitable’

Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.

Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday

To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars

Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

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

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

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 ...

How Trump has undermined public trust in election system leading up to 2024 race

Donald Trump's rhetoric on election integrity has deeply affected many of his supporters' perception of the U.S. election system.

This stock-trading strategy can give you a win leading up to the presidential election

A plan to lock in a profit no matter how the S&P 500 reacts after Election Day.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Pennsylvania election officials 'bracing' for onslaught of litigation

In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, election officials are preparing for an onslaught of litigation that could flood the courts on Election Day and beyond.

Democrats braced for jobs report blow ahead of election

Lacklustre data could obscure an ‘incredibly healthy’ employment market and weigh on Kamala Harris’s prospects

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise

TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

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