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This Week in Retail #101

The Holiday Retail Reset: Price Sensitivity, AI Ambitions, and a New Playbook for Engagement

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Mike Vaughn
Oct 09, 2025
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The 2025 holiday season is arriving under markedly different conditions than years past. Consumer sentiment is cautious, discretionary budgets are shrinking, and the pressure on retailers to create meaningful engagement — not just discounts — has never been higher. Across the retail landscape, companies are turning to technology, storytelling, and early promotions to navigate what’s shaping up to be a more selective spending season.

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