Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack

Retailers' earnings reports show a sharp divide between brands that are winning sales and those that are missing out.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

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

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

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 - November 19

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 - November 20

Kohl’s Surprise CEO Departure Highlights Holiday Shopping Season Challenges

The retailer’s struggles continue with a leadership shuffle just before Black Friday.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Shopping tips to help you save cash this holiday season

Headed out to score some Black Friday deals? USA Today business editor Charisse Jones joins CBS News with some advice that might help you save some money on your holiday shopping.

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

'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

Walmart U.S. CEO on DEI programs, Trump's proposed tariffs and holiday shopping season

John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., speaks exclusively with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs, what to expect this holiday shopping ...

From Billie Eilish to Metallica: 10 must-see concerts this holiday season

Holiday concert guide

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

2024 NFL Week 10 winners and losers: Steelers' Mike Tomlin earns another big win; Cowboys' season lost

A roundup of the best and worst performers from Sunday's action

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge

Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will ...

Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal

The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.

Business - The New York Times - 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 - November 20

Generative AI: Separating Hype From Reality

The technology may transform business. But it clearly isn’t there yet.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 22

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 - November 19

A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations

Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.

Business - Inc. - November 22

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 - November 20

Winners and losers from the presidential election

The 2024 presidential election is in the books after a tumultuous campaign culminated in a stunning political comeback for former President Trump. Trump will take office again in January, a little ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Watch for more Jersey Mike’s sub shops as it wins backing from private-equity giant Blackstone

The New Jersey-based sub giant, reportedly valued at $8 billion, aims to grow beyond 3,000 locations in the U.S.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

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 ...

Harris’s closing message must separate her vision from Biden’s

With so much on the line and so little time left, Harris should not hesitate to explain how she plans to plot her own course and change directions.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Winners and Losers From the N.F.L. Trade Deadline

The rich got richer, while several teams made puzzling decisions, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Winners and Losers: Takeaways from Week 10 in the NFL

Week 10 is in the books (for the most part) and unrest is growing in Chicago, the Chiefs keep making magic happen and the Commanders got caught looking ahead.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

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

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 - November 22

Want to comfortably splurge on Black Friday? You’ll need to make this much money.

Concerns about the economy won’t keep Americans from getting into the holiday spirit — and the highest earners are ready to shell out plenty of extra money while shopping this weekend.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago