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Ecommerce sales set stage for festive season
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Global News
· Jun 23, 2026
The Curator: Amazon Prime Day is here–shop deals on brands like Shark, Coleman & beyond
Shopping just got sweet again, with savings on top brands like Shark, Colour WOW, Coleman and more. Read on for all the best deals during Amazon Prime Day 2026.
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 21, 2026
Why Back-to-School Deals Are Already Here
As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting deals with summer sales, such as Amazon’s Prime Day.
CNBC
· Jun 25, 2026
Luxury spending now driven by experiences and 'inheritourism'
While luxury goods sales are expected to grow between 1 and 4, experiences are on track for growth of between 3 and 7 this year, according to a new report.
Kathimerini
· Jul 11, 2026
Retailers pin hopes on tourists, summer shoppers as seasonal sales begin
Retailers are counting on pre-holiday shopping, strong tourist arrivals and relatively mild summer weather to boost sales as the country’s annual summer discount season begins Monday, although expectations remain modest amid persistent pressure on household budgets.
Us Weekly
· Jul 2, 2026
Nordstrom Dropped New Deals Ahead of the Fourth of July — Up to 75% Off
Sure, we’re coming up on America’s 250th birthday, but we’re also celebrating all the historic sales that are going on right now. But if we’re being honest, not many retailers are hosting a July fashion sale quite like Nordstrom. The go-to retailer dropped new markdowns on over 6,000 items, and we’re shopping accordingly. With prices []
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· Jun 26, 2026
True Value brings New York-inspired deals with ‘Red, White & True Sale’ this July
The month-long sale rewards shoppers with exclusive savings, member perks, and premium gifts on qualifying purchases
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Related coverage for "Ecommerce sales set stage for festive season ": Global News — The Curator: Amazon Prime Day is here–shop deals on brands like Shark, Coleman & beyond. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Why Back-to-School Deals Are Already Here. CNBC — Luxury spending now driven by experiences and 'inheritourism'. Kathimerini — Retailers pin hopes on tourists, summer shoppers as seasonal sales begin. Us Weekly — Nordstrom Dropped New Deals Ahead of the Fourth of July — Up to 75% Off. RAPPLER — True Value brings New York-inspired deals with ‘Red, White & True Sale’ this July