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Retail Next: The biggest, busiest shopping days of the year will be…
Move over Black Friday. The biggest shopping day in terms of holiday sales is expected to be Friday, Dec. 23, while the biggest day in terms of store traffic is expected to be Saturday, Dec. 17, according to RetailNext Inc. (See lists at end of story.) It’s the first time in many years that Black Friday failed to top either of the lists. -
Home decor retailer betas membership-only loyalty program
Bed Bath & Beyond is taking a loyalty lesson from Amazon.com. The chain, which is synonymous with blanketing its customer base with ubiquitous $5 off and 20% off discount coupons, is beta testing a paid membership-based loyalty program that rewards participating customers with exclusive benefits online and in-store.