Nov 23, 2023

It’s all about that holiday spending

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Black Friday is still a sacred holiday for retailers, but the lines between in-store and online are blurring. Plus, holiday deals are coming earlier and more often.

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You're not imagining it: Holiday shopping season really did start earlier this year

by Kimberly Adams

Nov 23, 2023

But if we're buying now, will retailers pay later?

Holiday shopping season may have started early this year, but it's also predicted to go later than usual.

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In retail, it's all about "omnichannel" selling

by Elizabeth Trovall

Nov 23, 2023

It’s not in-store versus online — it’s in-store and online, and something in between.

"[Walmart's] in-store experience is really consistent. They have a lot of doors throughout the U.S. But they're also putting a lot of efforts into online Black Friday deals," said Brittany Steiger at Mintel.

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How Kickstarter became a marketing tool for board games

by Maria Hollenhorst

Nov 23, 2023

Crowdfunding helps publishers generate buzz for new games, driving sales of deluxe copies.

Board game enthusiasts play Critter Kitchen, one of a growing number of strategy games that have raised more than $1 million on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.

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How to stay healthy on a night shift

by Frey Lindsay

Nov 23, 2023

Graveyard shift workers face higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity due to their unhealthy diet and sleep patterns.

Your body is supposed to be asleep overnight, but if you're working, you need fuel.

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“Unhappy hour”: Pubs in the United Kingdom introduce surge pricing

by Elizabeth Hotson

Nov 23, 2023

The cost of a pint of beer is going to go up at busier times in hundreds of pubs owned by the Stonegate Group.

The Stonegate Group, owner of the U.K. bar chain Slug & Lettuce, has implemented dynamic pricing — allowing them to charge more at peak times and offer discounts during quieter moments.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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