Nov 25, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Retail Dive Releases Industry Predictions and Preview Coverage Ahead of Black Friday

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Retail Dive, a leading business publication covering the retail industry, has published two major pieces outlining what retailers can expect to see, and why this year is different from years past.

    --  5 trends that will shape Black Friday 2019: In this data focused
        article, Associate Editor Caroline Jansen examines historical data from
        years past to help retail leaders contextualize this year's holiday
        shopping season both online and in-stores.

"As e-commerce continues to grow and blur the lines between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, stores during the holiday still hold relevance," Jansen writes. Read the full story >>

    --  Black Friday is a state of mind: Reporter Daphne Howland dives into the
        true meaning of what Black Friday means for retailers, and why it's more
        important this year.

"While that famous Friday isn't really just a day anymore, as a concept it remains crucial for retailers," writes Howland. "The holiday quarter is the industry's make-or-break period, when a significant portion of their annual revenue and profits accrue to retailers' balance sheets." Read the full story >>

Retail Dive is available for comments. Please reach out with interview requests to Daphne Howland or Caroline Jansen at: retail.dive.editors@industrydive.com.

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