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UrduHARRISONBURG, Va. — Gone are the days of the holiday shopping season starting on November 1. Shoppers these days begin weeks earlier so that they can spread out the budget, avoid last-minute buying and prevent added stressors, said Tony Kim,…
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Economic expert explains why Halloween has already invaded retail stores
Bewildering as the premature arrival of Halloween merchandise might seem, the impetus for retailers to get the jump on a holiday can be readily explained as simple economic behavior. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor of economics, explained what drives these early holiday displays.
Johns Hopkins Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Be Reluctant Spenders
High prices due to inflation will curb consumer spending on gifts and other holiday expenses, predicts Johns Hopkins University economist Jonathan Wright. “High inflation means that real wages of many consumers will have fallen this year which is likely to…
Gen Z Shoppers Likely Driving Some Small Business Shopping Trends
While the numbers aren’t in just yet on how many people supported small businesses over the holiday weekend, a pre-holiday survey from Bankrate predicted more consumers were planning to shop on Small Business Saturday than on Black Friday. If you would…
What You Should Know About Holiday Shopping
Rutgers experts provide insight on ways to save money while focusing on holiday cheer With Black Friday and Cyber Monday upon us, Rutgers experts weigh in on the holiday retail season. What should consumers do over the next month to know they…
How Much Will Inflation Really Influence Spending This Holiday Season?
Almost everything is more expensive these days: Gas prices have reached record highs. Grocery prices are through the roof. And as we approach the holiday season, all that inflation leaves little money for extras like entertainment, travel, or shopping — or does it? For the scoop on how inflation will influence the holidays, we checked in with UNLV hospitality professor, tourism researcher, and consumer behavior expert Amanda Belarmino.
Anticipate the “day-after” feeling to avoid holiday overspending, expert says
To avoid holiday overspending this year, Binghamton University consumer behavior expert Subimal Chatterjee offers a helpful tip.
Supply chain bottleneck will continue without intervention, change in consumer behavior
The current supply chain slowdown is wreaking havoc as we move into the holidays, causing shortages that will impact gift buying and what we put on the Thanksgiving table. There is not just one single issue or breakdown in the…
URI supply chain management professors talk turkey about holiday supply chain disruptions
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 1, 2021 – This holiday season, consumers will again face product shortages and shipping delays as they try to stock their cupboards for Thanksgiving and fill their closets with holiday gifts, say three supply chain management professors in the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business.While this is the second holiday season since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of empty store shelves may be even worse than last year.
Experts say supply chain breakdown will be problematic for holiday shoppers
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This holiday season, expect shortages of gift items like toys, clothes and appliances, as well as delays in order fulfilment — all caused by global supply chains disruptions. That’s according to Nallan Suresh, PhD, UB Distinguished Professor of…
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Urges Caution in Toy Selection This Holiday Season
And with a boom in online shopping due to COVID-19, injury prevention advocates want to raise awareness about the need for gift-givers to be more mindful of online toy purchases.
Stressed supply chains will mean delays for holiday shopping
As people begin their holiday shopping, the concerns about timely delivery dates are real. The combination of holiday shopping and a global pandemic has some e-commerce experts are predicting a ‘shipageddon’ of delays and chaos this holiday season.
Who’s ready for the holidays? E-commerce, package delivery experts available for your holiday shopping stories
Georgia Tech has experts who can help with your coverage of the unusual 2020 holiday shopping season. They can talk about online shopping, supply chains, the logistics of getting goods to consumers, and how retailers are facing this season, among…
Q&A: What’s in store for retailers during a pandemic holiday season?
The 2020 holiday season, much like the majority of the year, will be like none other before. But what does this mean for retailers? Simone Peinkofer, assistant professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, discusses what holiday consumerism may look like for consumers and retailers alike.
The shopping outside can be frightful; online buyers want deals so delightful
You don’t need statistics or sales figures to measure the scope of online holiday shopping – doorsteps everywhere boast boxes delivered by Amazon and other retailers. But why do shoppers choose to stay home and buy gifts online rather than…
Marketing expert can talk about the economics of the holiday shopping season
Purush Papatla is co-director of the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute.
Small Business Saturday has a real impact on your local economy, expert says
With ecommerce and access to national chains, small businesses can be forgotten during the holiday shopping season. By shopping small on Small Business Saturday, you can make a real impact on your local community, according to Rochelle Layman, regional director of Binghamton University’s…