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Mastercard Data: Holiday Sales Climb 3.1% YoY

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Apparel sales grew 2.4% and grocery increased 2.1% , while jewelry and electronics sales declined by 2% and 0.4% Spending at restaurants saw a significant jump, increasing 7.8% compared to 2022. respectively.

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Holiday 2022 Recap: Promotions, BOPIS Drove Late-Season Engagement as Overall Growth Slowed

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lift, although another expensive category, jewelry, landed in the 2.4X As expected, promotions played a major role in setting the pace of the latter half of the season, with an average discount rate of 21% in 2022 compared to 19% in 2021, according to Salesforce. lift in sales compared to the pre-holiday season, according to Adobe.

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Street Legal: Ebay Expands Authenticity Guarantee to Cover Streetwear

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This adds a sixth category to Ebay’s authentication service , which also includes sneakers, watches, jewelry, handbags and trading cards. We’ve heard loud and clear from our enthusiast community that they want to be able to come to Ebay to buy and sell apparel in the same seamless way that they can sneakers.

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David Yurman Reimagines Jewelry Retail with New York Flagship

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D AVID YURMAN HAS long been redefining jewelry design. With the emergence of its iconic cable bracelet in 1982, the then two-year-old retailer cemented its place in the jewelry industry. Throughout the main area, jewelry cases are strategically spaced with finishes going from light to dark, creating a sense of movement.

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How to Create Winning Black Friday Promotions

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However, one marketing tactic has stood the test of time, and for good reason: the promotion. . Shoppers won’t know your excellent sales if you don’t promote them. Promotions are one of the best ways to communicate your discounts, sales periods, and other crucial information to your target audience. Black Friday Winners .

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

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McNamara spotlighted a surge in promotional activities in July 2022 that marked the official kickoff of the back-to-school season. There is likely to be a similar kickoff period in the middle of October where we could see a pretty significant surge in promotional activity,” McNamara explained. “If

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Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion

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An ear-shaped “chandel-ear” designed by Formichetti welcomes shoppers and highlights the brand’s #EarPrint campaign promoting its ear-piercing services. Claire’s previewed the Paris store in a video on Instagram.

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