Shopping and Retail – Page 89

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

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Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting

The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent.

By Eduardo Medina

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What Makes a Good Gift Guide?

Thoughtful surprises and novelty items? Or pure, unadulterated voyeurism, twinged with a healthy dose of sticker shock?

By Jessica Roy

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What to Eat, See and Do During Miami Art Week

An array of restaurants and boutiques have opened alongside Miami-area mainstays to cater to visitors and an influx of new residents.

By Rachel Felder