Shopping and Retail – Page 17

With Discounts on Offer, Shoppers Seem to Bite

Early data on online spending this week shows consumers are being drawn to discounts. A clearer picture of Black Friday sales, including in-store spending, will emerge in the days ahead.

By Santul Nerkar

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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.

By Danielle Kaye and Jordyn Holman

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Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mr. Rogers, if he were on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.

By Sapna Maheshwari

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Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?

Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.

By Mike Dang