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Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too

The Independent UK

Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?

Halloween was once a time of both tricks and treats. Lately, Halloween has become one big treat for businesses, with consumers spending an estimated US$11.6 billion on this one-night holiday. That’s roughly the same amount of money as Americans spend on children’s books each year.

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50 Cheap And Creepy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Look Unbelievably Cool

We're well into spooky season, pandas. And if you're looking for some crafts to turn your humble abode into a haunted house, we've got plenty of inspiration right here! The post 50 Cheap And Creepy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Look Unbelievably Cool first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Holiday Spending Expected To Increase This Year Despite Consumers Acting 'More Cautiously'

The National Retail Federation forecast that total sales in November and December would grow between 2.5% and 3.5%, compared to the same period in 2023.

International Business Times

Retailers Face Scary Halloween As Customers Cut Back On Spending

The National Retail Federation forecasts a 5% drop in sales to $11.6 billion, with costumes and greeting cards taking the hardest hits.

International Business Times

The False Narrative Driving California’s Popular Anti-Crime Ballot Initiative

Prop. 36 creates stiffer penalties for some theft and drug crimes and has overwhelming support, but big retailers do not cite theft as a leading threat, and property crime is the lowest in 50 years.

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Disney Working With Affinity Solutions To Gain Insights Into Retail Behavior

Arrangement will generate real-time outcome data

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US Retail Sales Forecast To Increase 2.5-3.5% In 2024

National Retail Federation projects moderate retail sales growth for 2024, driven by consumer resilience and economic factors.

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The secret life of gift cards: Here's what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation

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Which States Are Most And Least Impacted By Retail Crime?

A survey reveals that the vast majority of small business retailers nationwide have experienced theft at their stores.

The Independent UK

Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss

The National Retail Federation has revised a report released in April that pulls back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink, which measures overall loss in inventory, including theft

International Business Times

Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Rises To Record And Beats Expectations

Online shopping attracted more consumers than physical stores, the National Retail Federation said.

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Still looking for deals on holiday gifts? Retailers are offering discounts on Cyber Monday

Consumers are scouring the internet for online deals as they begin to cap off the five-day post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza with Cyber Monday

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Email fraud poses challenges for consumers and companies during the holiday season

Keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could be doing more to protect consumers from being tricked.

WEKU

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for

Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.

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U.S. holiday sales expected to be slower than usual

The National Retail Federation predicts that U.S. holiday sales will rise at the slowest pace seen in five years.

Fortune

The crime epidemic in places like San Francisco causing stores to flee could actually just be bad management, investment bank suggests

While crime has risen slightly, the numbers don’t match up, William James said in a research note, citing “potentially ulterior, more opportunistic motives.”

WEKU

Videos of 'flash mob' thefts are everywhere, but are the incidents increasing?

Retailers are implementing new strategies to thwart thieves, such as locking up merchandise and limiting the number of customers. Companies say thefts are on the rise across the U.S.

The Street

One state is battling massive retail threat the right way, while another fails

Matt Shay of the National Retail Federation called out to municipalities for the work they are doing to mitigate an issue that's hurting retailers' bottom lines.

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