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Retail sales bounced back strongly in October as the economy remained in good shape and consumers moved past concerns about a port strike and other issues that slowed September’s sales, according to the?CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor https://lnkd.in/eGYRJ5Ru #retail #october #retailsales

Circana?last week announced the?U.S. toy retail sales performance results for January through September 2024, revealing that the toy industry remains 37% ahead as a whole, equating to $4.5 billion https://lnkd.in/euEPTRgy #toy #toysales #retail

RAD Intel?just introduced state-by-state functionality to provide brands and agencies with better data and insights on both macro and micro influencers, ensuring more precisely targeted and effective marketing campaigns https://lnkd.in/eTYqRYgi #data #influencers #retailers

With most consumers already starting their holiday shopping, retailers need to be prepared with the perfect gift offerings. We've put together our first annual Holiday Gift Guide, offering gift ideas for everyone on your list https://lnkd.in/e7x7VKmp #holidaygiftguide #holidays #holidayshopping

Capturing shoppers when they are actively looking for something is crucial to influencing a purchase. This article discusses 3 ways in which retailers can better target their customers https://lnkd.in/e82UK3Wz #retailers #marketing #businesstips

When you think of Generative AI, the first thing that comes to mind might be chatbots or personalized product recommendations. But as we head into 2025, direct-to-consumer beverage brands are utilizing GenAI to better reach shoppers https://lnkd.in/eWKM-zRT #generativeai #ai #technology

During a media call, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasted that winter holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023, with primary sales growth expected to stem from online shopping.? https://lnkd.in/eVZbVid6 #ecommerce #NRF #holidays #holidayshopping

Amazon recently notified thousands of brands using their vendor central platform that their 1P (first-party) accounts?will be closed on November 9, 2024. This decision has left sellers on the platform scrambling to find alternative sales channels https://lnkd.in/e-uaqvse #amazon #retailers #ecommerce

At a time when retailers are gearing up for the holiday season, a port strike at the United States’ East and Gulf Coast ports interrupted cargo flow last week. After only three days, the strike came to an end, with likely only limited damage to America’s economy https://lnkd.in/ejy4PNd2 #portstrike #eastcoastports #retailers #strike

Customer loyalty is an integral part of every retail brand. It’s what keeps your name relevant and shoppers coming back for more. Whether you’re looking to build a loyal customer base from scratch or are just looking for a few tips to strengthen your existing one, we share some insight from retail experts on how to build strong customer loyalty https://lnkd.in/euNfFp5k #CustomerLoyalty #retail #retailers