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Top 100 Retail Trends in December

From Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups to Live Shopping Flagships

— November 30, 2024 — Business
The 2024 December retail trends highlight an array of holiday-themed experiences and pop-up events, with both retailers and brands embracing the festive season. One notable example is Old Navy’s 'Meet-and-Greet Holiday Event' at its Times Square flagship, featuring Jennifer Hudson as part of the brand’s 'Love is in the House' campaign. Similarly, Bloomingdale’s 'Wicked Good Holiday' campaign ties in the popular film with the launch of the holiday shopping season, drawing attention to unique seasonal promotions.

Other key trends include the expansion of brands into new markets, such as MINISO’s opening of an 'IP Collection Store' in Toronto, and the entrance of luxury brand Loro Piana into Canada with the launch of two new stores in Toronto. These expansions reflect a broader push by brands to grow their presence and reach in major markets.

Additionally, technology continues to play a central role in shaping retail spaces. Examples like Sephora’s 'Store of the Future,' which is designed to offer immersive shopping experiences, and ARK Visual’s unveiling of 'Future Stores,' which focuses on creating immersive retail identities, illustrate the integration of cutting-edge technologies into retail environments. These trends emphasize the growing importance of experiential retail, blending innovation and seasonal experiences to engage consumers.
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Creative Promotional Gifts
Creative Promotional Gifts
Paka’s Sock Gift Box Offers Chance to Win a Peru Adventure
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99
Discount Retailer Rewards Apps
Discount Retailer Rewards Apps
Poundland's 'Poundland Perks' Program Unlocks Exclusive Discounts
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98
Retailer-Backed Nutrition Coaching
Retailer-Backed Nutrition Coaching
Meijer's New Service Helps Consumers Stick to Wellness Goals
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97
Text-to-Pay Prescription Services
Text-to-Pay Prescription Services
Emporos Patient Pay Offers a Mobile-First Experience
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96
Customer Gifting Suites
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
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95
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
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94
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
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93
New RTD Cocktail Flavors
New RTD Cocktail Flavors
All Shook Up Launches Classic Mojito Flavor in Convenient RTD Format
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92
Exploratory Art Exhibits
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
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91
Eye Care Product Lines
Eye Care Product Lines
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Relaunches Its Prescription Dermatology and Eye Care
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90
Expanded Vegan Beauty Lines
Expanded Vegan Beauty Lines
Caudalie Adds New Products to its Resveratrol-Lift Range
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89
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Aaniin Pop-Up Showcases Indigenous Entrepreneurship
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88
Holiday-Themed Yogurt Lineups
Holiday-Themed Yogurt Lineups
Yogurtland Debuts Limited-Edition Flavors and Special Deals
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87
Frozen Italian Grocery Debuts
Frozen Italian Grocery Debuts
Zizzi at Home Debuts Three New Dishes Alongside Menu Improvements
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86
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
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85
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
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84
American Heritage Apparel Expansions
American Heritage Apparel Expansions
Filson's New Milan Flagship Brings the Outdoors to the City
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83
Refined Modern Boutique Designs
Refined Modern Boutique Designs
David Yurman’s New Boutique Opened at Montreal’s Royalmount
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82
Social Shopping Networks
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
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81
High-Value Low-Cost QSR Menus
High-Value Low-Cost QSR Menus
The McDonald's McValue Menu Will Arrive in 2025 with Many Options
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80
Retail-Forward AI Tools
Retail-Forward AI Tools
PicoNext’s AI Tool Creates Digital Product Passports
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79
In-House Distribution Departments
In-House Distribution Departments
Benton Buckley Books Debuts an In-House Distribution Department
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78
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
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77
Competitive Intelligence Platforms
Competitive Intelligence Platforms
Klue's Intelligence Platform Tracks Comprehensive Market Data
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76
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
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75
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
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74
Literary Community Shops
Literary Community Shops
Bold Fork Books Houses an Extensive Collection of Culinary Books
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73
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
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72
Collectible Penguin Games
Collectible Penguin Games
'Pudgy Party' is an Upcoming Mobile Party Game with Web3 Elements
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71
Immersive Holiday Experiences
Immersive Holiday Experiences
Simons and Rodeo FX Debut a Stunning Multi-Media Experience
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70
AI Customer Research Solutions
AI Customer Research Solutions
Dovetail Offers Customer-Focused Solutions for Product Managers
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69
Low-Cost Grocer Program Promotions
Low-Cost Grocer Program Promotions
Albertsons FreshPass Program is Offering New Members a Discount
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68
Luxury NYC-Inspired Cafes
Luxury NYC-Inspired Cafes
Fashion Label Coach Opened a Restaurant and Coffee Shop in Jakarta
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67
Customized Candy Mix Experiences
Customized Candy Mix Experiences
IT'SUGAR Chews-Your-Mix Offers Customers More Options
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66
Exclusive Food Sampling Initiatives
Exclusive Food Sampling Initiatives
SkyFlakes is Running an In-Store Sampling Campaign
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65
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
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64
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
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63
Luxury Outwear Pop-Ups
Luxury Outwear Pop-Ups
SENTALER Announced a Pop-Up Shop at Toronto's Sherway Gardens
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62
Sales-Focused AI Tools
Sales-Focused AI Tools
PeakPicks Assists Amazon Sellers in Forecasting Product Sales
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61
Retailer-Backed Wellness Support Programs
Retailer-Backed Wellness Support Programs
GNC Launches The First-Ever GLP-1 Support Program
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60
Decadent Holiday QSR Menus
Decadent Holiday QSR Menus
Hardee’s is Reintroducing Items for a Limited Time During the Holidays
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59
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
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58
Adorable Character Merchandise Offers
Adorable Character Merchandise Offers
The Line Friends Store Launched Black Friday Deals
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57
Festive Body Care Editions
Festive Body Care Editions
Dove Introduced its Limited-Edition Holiday Treats Collection
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56
Refreshed Shareable QSR Menus
Refreshed Shareable QSR Menus
Zaxby's Released new Zax Packz Bundles and New Permanent Items
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55
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
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54
AI Jewelry Sales Assistants
AI Jewelry Sales Assistants
Tacori Product Recommendations Informs Confident Shopper Purchases
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53
Live Shopping Flagships
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
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52
Exceptionally Durable Suitcases
Exceptionally Durable Suitcases
Bugatti’s Black Friday Deals Encompass the Brand's Bestsellers
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51
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
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50
AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
EasierChef is an AI-Optimized Meal Kit Service for Savings
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49
AI-Powered Clothing Shopping Partnerships
AI-Powered Clothing Shopping Partnerships
True Fit and Shopify are Working Together for Sizing
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48
Parisian-Inspired High-End Fashion Boutiques
Parisian-Inspired High-End Fashion Boutiques
Jacquemus Has Opened Its First U.s. Boutique
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47
Holiday Countdown Retailer Promotions
Holiday Countdown Retailer Promotions
Dollar General 24 Days of Savings are Arriving for December
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46
Meet-and-Greet Holiday Campaigns
Meet-and-Greet Holiday Campaigns
Jennifer Hudson and Old Navy will Host a Special Holiday Event
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45
Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets
Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets
REWE's Venture is Considered a Bold Innovation in the Industry
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44
Multi-Sensory Fragrance Experiences
Multi-Sensory Fragrance Experiences
Lush's Scent Sanctuary Offers Free Fragrance Readings & More
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43
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
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42
Employee-Free Smart Stores
Employee-Free Smart Stores
The 'Teo' Employee-Free Store in Germany is a Success Story
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41
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ultra-Personalized Meal Kits
Ollie AI Provides Savings on Groceries through Extensive Curation
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40
E-Commerce Mental Health Partnerships
E-Commerce Mental Health Partnerships
Amazon Expands its Health Conditions Program with Talkspace
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39
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
A New Amazon Low-Cost Store Will Launch to Match Competitor Pricing
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38
Rideshare Delivery Partnerships
Rideshare Delivery Partnerships
DoorDash and Lyft Partnered to Offer Perks to DashPass Members
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37
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
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36
Experiential Airline Stores
Experiential Airline Stores
The Emirates World Travel Store Features Lounge Displays
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35
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
Lifestyle Brand Expansions
MINISO's IP Collection Store in Toronto is Vibrant and Thematic
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34
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Expedia Group is Offering Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Deals
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33
Luxury Retailer Restaurants
Luxury Retailer Restaurants
Louis Vuitton Added 'LV The Place' to its Bangkok Location
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32
Italian Luxury Brand Expansions
Italian Luxury Brand Expansions
Loro Piana Celebrates the Launch of its Toronto Boutiques
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31
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
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30
Activewear Lounge Ranges
Activewear Lounge Ranges
Oner Active's Soft Motions Collection is Versatile for Daily Wear
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29
Retail Store Revamps
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
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28
eCommerce Medication Platforms
eCommerce Medication Platforms
GoodRx Launched a new DTC Platform with Opill Birth Control
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27
Japanese-Inspired Plant Medicines
Japanese-Inspired Plant Medicines
Apothékary Announced a Shiseido Investment and Online Expansion
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26
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
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25
In-App Travel Offerings
In-App Travel Offerings
Expedia Group Utilizes AI to Curate Summaries and Trip Details
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24
Speedy Retailer Delivery Partnerships
Speedy Retailer Delivery Partnerships
Walmart and DoorDash Announced a New Partnership in Canada
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23
Interactive Skincare Labs
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
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22
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
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21
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
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20
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers
Lotus Launched a 'Pick & Go' Location in Thailand
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19
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
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18
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
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17
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
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16
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Zoovu Offers a Personalized eCommerce Solution with AI
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15
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
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14
Festive QSR Drinkware
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
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13
Reliable Next-Gen SSDs
Reliable Next-Gen SSDs
Corsair's MP700 Elite Series of SSDS Push the Limits of Storage Speeds
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12
Holiday-Ready Apparel Collaborations
Holiday-Ready Apparel Collaborations
Cult Gaia X Gap Partner to Create Modern Winter Essentials
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11
Travel-Ready Backpacks
Travel-Ready Backpacks
Jansport is Debuting its First Travel Pack the 'Venture Pack System'
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10
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
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9
Beverage-Inspired Cookies
Beverage-Inspired Cookies
Chips Ahoy! Brings Back Hot Cocoa Chewy Cookies for the Holidays
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8
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
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7
Computer-Housing Office Desks
Computer-Housing Office Desks
Lian Li's DK07 Standing Desk Supports Two Internal ATX PCs
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6
Botanical Lab Beauty Stores
Botanical Lab Beauty Stores
L’OCCITANE Launched a Multi-Sensory Store Featuring Five Zones
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5
Highly Customizable Keyboards
Highly Customizable Keyboards
Epomaker Released the Galaxy 100 Mechanical Keyboard
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4
Celebratory Sandwich Meal Deals
Celebratory Sandwich Meal Deals
This Subway Meal Deal is Arriving for National Sandwich Day
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3
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Starbucks Debuts its 'A Merry Holiday Menu' Featuring Festive Blends
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2
Halloween-Discounted Mini PCs
Halloween-Discounted Mini PCs
The Geekom AX7 Pro Mini is Now Available at a Discounted Price
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1
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
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