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How to keep emails from getting lost in the holiday inbox surge

Too many channels. Not enough impact. Gen Z and Millennials are disengaging—here’s how to reclaim their attention before Black Friday hits. Mike Pastore on August 25, 2025       As marketers working in retail gear up for their most significant time of year, email campaigns are central to their strategy. However, despite all the planning and … Continue reading How to keep emails from getting lost in the holiday inbox surge

5 essential applications ecommerce marketers need to succeed for the holiday season

The holiday rush is coming. The right martech tools will help you turn chaos into conversions. MarTechBot on August 18, 2025       Before you know it, the holiday shopping season will be here and they do every year, ecommerce marketers will face both opportunities and challenges. To excel, leveraging the right martech stack is crucial.  … Continue reading 5 essential applications ecommerce marketers need to succeed for the holiday season

ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season

ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season The portable PCs will run on Windows 11 and offer access to Steam, GOG and Ubisoft Connect. kris holt Mon, Jun 9, 2025 <iframe src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/FIVmyOIV1MQ?rel=0 allowfullscreen></iframe> We’ve been hearing rumors for what feels like an eternity about Microsoft … Continue reading ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices are real and will be released during the 2025 holiday season

A match made in margarita heaven: Chili’s teams up with Lifetime for a made-for-TV holiday movie

February 12, 2025 A match made in margarita heaven: Chili’s teams up with Lifetime for a made-for-TV holiday movie The casual-dining restaurant chain and cable network will debut a 15-minute TV short film called “I’ll Be Home For National Margarita Day.” BY John Kell Chili’s is celebrating National Margarita Day this month with a new romcom … Continue reading A match made in margarita heaven: Chili’s teams up with Lifetime for a made-for-TV holiday movie

Small businesses lean into ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ trends this holiday season

Comforting items are selling this holiday season: Scarves, hats, and gloves, humorous Christmas and Hanukkah cards and bright colors. BY Associated Press After the busy Black Friday holiday weekend, Kristen Tarnol, owner of Emerald Forest Gifts in Studio City, California, is already asking her supplier to send more fuzzy alpaca scarves and warm slippers that were … Continue reading Small businesses lean into ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ trends this holiday season

2024 holiday sales live up to the record-breaking projections

$13.3 billion in U.S. sales sets a Cyber Monday record as shoppers flock to steep discounts. Chris Wood on December 3, 2024   Ecommerce is experiencing the best holiday season ever, keeping pace with a record-breaking forecast from Adobe Analytics. Cyber Week, the period just concluded from Thanksgiving to Monday, brought in $ 41.1 billion … Continue reading 2024 holiday sales live up to the record-breaking projections

An economist swears by this technique for holiday shopping

Using cash instead of paying electronically is a simple way to control your holiday spending while even helping others. BY The Conversation The holiday shopping season is now here, and Americans are ready to splurge. The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than US$1,000 on gifts for Christmas and other winter holidays this year, surveys … Continue reading An economist swears by this technique for holiday shopping

In the holiday rush, value takes center stage for retailers

Shoppers certainly have less money to go around this year. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be shopping for the holidays. In fact, consumers have been spending more money recently. BY Sarah Bregel Consumers are being more particular with their pennies this holiday season. That means that the holiday shopping spike could fall a little flatter … Continue reading In the holiday rush, value takes center stage for retailers

3 tech hacks to help you manage your holiday spending this year

If you’re stressed about your finances during the holiday season, modern technology can help. Here’s how mobile apps and AI can help you enjoy your holidays on a budget. BY Emily Guy Birken Planning ahead for the holiday season will help you stay on budget—but who actually does that? We’re much more likely to white-knuckle our … Continue reading 3 tech hacks to help you manage your holiday spending this year