Online Won the Holiday Shopping Season, in Another Record
Adobe data showed that online sales rose 8.7% over 2023, despite fears of a consumer pullback, while in-store sales struggled. One reason: big discounts.
Online holiday shopping soars to record high amid rise of AI shopping assistants
Online holiday shopping soared to a fresh record high in 2024, driven by an array of e-commerce discounts and adoption of AI-fueled shopping assistants, according to data released on Tuesday by Adobe.
US Online Shopping Hit Record $282B During This Holiday Season, Salesforce Says
Online sales grew as more consumers found items on TikTok, Instagram and with aid from AI agents, though large numbers of items end up being returned.
AI chatbots drive online holiday spending to record level
Online spending throughout the 2024 holiday shopping season reached a record high and was driven, in part, by generative AI chatbots that funneled traffic to retail sites.
Adobe: U.S. online spending topped $241 billion this past holiday season
Early reports of online holiday spending (Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024) peg U.S. sales rising 8.7% to $241.4 billion, ahead of earlier estimates by Adobe Analytics. The figures
Holiday Shoppers Spent a Record $1.2T Online, 36% Took on Debt
Shoppers are spending more on the holidays than ever, but – at least in the US – they're taking on debt as well. The post Holiday Shoppers Spent a Record $1.2T Online, 36% Took on Debt appeared first on Tech.
Holiday Online Spending Rose 8.7%, Powered by AI Chatbots and Deep Discounts
Online spending surged 8.7% during the 2024 holiday season, reaching over $240 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. This increase was driven by strong demand and AI-powered chatbots, which helped guide shoppers to better deals.
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The Best Times to Shop Online—Save Money by Shopping at These Hours!
While the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is in the rearview mirror, people are still looking for ways to get the best ...
Full List of Kohl's Stores Closing in 2025
Kohl's is closing 27 stores across several states, with California leading the charge, as the retailer likely hopes to avoid bankruptcy due to underperforming locations. The stores will be closed by ...
Still need to return a Christmas gift? Here's what to know for 14 stores, online retailers
A lot of people have been making returns and exchanges after Christmas. Here's how to do some from 14 popular stores and ...
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Economist speaks on recent retail store closures across mid-Michigan
Tim Nash, an economist with Northwood University in Midland, said stores going dark causes a domino effect in local ...
Macy's announces closure of 66 stores, including 3 locations in western Washington
The retailer Macy's announced Thursday that it will close 66 "non-go-forward" stores, including three in western Washington.
US online holiday sales rise nearly 9% on mobile shopping boom, report shows
U.S. online spending rose nearly 9% during the 2024 holiday season, with shoppers increasingly buying products such as TVs ...
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Macy’s, Kohl's Announce Dozens Of Store Closures
Macy's and Kohl's both announced expectations to continue shrinking, with plans to shutter more than 90 stores between them ...
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Holiday e-commerce hits a record as shoppers choose phones over stores
Consumers sought out deals but inflation didn’t really tamp down demand during the season, according to the latest figures ...