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Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday

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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.

By Jordyn Holman

Prices for Some Goods Are Actually Falling This Holiday Season

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Prices for Some Goods Are Actually Falling This Holiday Season

As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.

By Ben Casselman Jordyn Holman and Jeanna Smialek

Shoppers, Facing Holiday Spending, Turn to Loyalty Programs

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Shoppers, Facing Holiday Spending, Turn to Loyalty Programs

The programs and the incentives that come with them will be critical for retailers hoping to attract cash-strapped customers over the next month.

By Jordyn Holman and Julie Creswell

Is the Holiday Shopping Season Going to Be a Success? The Answer Is Murky.

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Is the Holiday Shopping Season Going to Be a Success? The Answer Is Murky.

Black Friday weekend had a decent turnout for retailers, but it’s unclear if the rest of the season will deliver for the industry.

By J. Edward Moreno