Oct. 18 - Halloween promises to be more treat than trick this year

Walmart and Target reassure customers they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze; As retailers shaped holiday hiring plans, 721K retail workers quit in August; Consumers plan to spend about 25% more this holiday season: JLL; Best Buy starts Black Friday deals early amid supply chain woes View online | Sign up | Forward

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Retail Dive Holiday Edition Weekly edition | Oct.​ 18,​ 2021 12-foot skeletons, pet costumes and vaccines: Retailers get ready for a weird Halloween With sales expected to boom, the holiday is an escape that many consumers are embracing after nearly two years of pandemic stress. Walmart and Target reassure customers they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze The retail giants outlined proactive measures they have taken to get goods into the country and onto shelves. For their smaller peers, the pressure is tighter. As retailers shaped holiday hiring plans, 721K retail workers quit in August Employers including retailers are having to raise wages and otherwise sweeten their offer in order to lure people to take openings. Sponsored Content by Listrak Holiday playbook: 5 strategies for success Upgrade your digital marketing tactics for holiday sales growth and into 2022. Learn the Strategies. Consumers plan to spend about 25% more this holiday season: JLL This year's holiday season could resemble pre-pandemic spending levels, but retailers are still facing product and labor shortages. Best Buy starts Black Friday deals early amid supply chain woes The retailer is offering deals to encourage consumers to shop early as widespread supply chain constraints loom over the season. Sam's Club unveils first holiday catalog The retailer is also holding twice as many shopping events throughout the season so its members can shop early.  The majority of consumers plan to shop early this year: report Research indicates that shoppers want to spend more this year, but they're taking advantage of holiday deals sooner. Stat of the Week $637 The average amount shoppers are planning to spend on gifts and other holiday-related items. What We Are Reading NPR How Spirit Halloween stores pop up so quickly this time of year CNBC Holiday shopping shortages fueled by energy crises, Vietnam shutdowns Business of Fashion Amazon and Walmart Brace for Crucial Diwali Showdown WSJ L.O.L. Dolls Are Stuck in the Supply Chain. John Baker Must Free Them Before Christmas. WWD Holiday Promos Start Way Earlier Amid High Hopes and Headwinds Countdown to Black Friday

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