WEEK OF OCTOBER 30, 2016 WHAT S INSIDE Bloomingdale s is offering a few more promotions this week than it did during the same week last year. The retailer is running shoe and men s and women s designer sales this week that are similar to last year s. The women s designer sale this year is in-store exclusive, while it was available online and in-store last year. During this week last year, Bloomingdale s ran a two-day, online-only jewelry sale, but it is not offering the same sale this year. The retailer is using text message marketing this week, which it did not use during this week last year. More s JCPenney is promoting fewer sales this week than it did during the same week last year. The retailer is offering one online-exclusive Halloween sale that extended to a two-day online and in-store promotion this week, while it offered a three-day online-exclusive Halloween promotion last year. JCPenney offered multiple other sales during the same week last year, including a Friends and Family sale, a Super Saturday sale and a home sale. Kohl s is running fewer sales this year than it did during the same week last year. The company is offering shoppers one online-exclusive sale this week, while it ran two online-exclusive sales last year. Kohl s is currently offering a Yes2You Rewards Members promotion for six days, and Kohl s Charge and Kohl s Cash promotions for three days. During this week last year, the retailer featured the same promotions, except for the Kohl s Charge promotion. Kohl s is not using text message marketing this week, but did during this week last year. Macy s is offering fewer promotions this week than it did last year during the same week. The company is promoting its Macy s Money this week, whereas it offered Macy s Star Rewards last year during the same week. In both years, Macy s featured a pop-up sale in selected. 1
WEEKLY US YOY COMPARISON RETAILER 2016 2015 5-Day Online and In-Store Fall Break Sale o Extra 40% 50% off almost all permanently reduced items Women s Shoe Sale o Take 20% off with of two or more pairs of selected regular- and salepriced styles Men s Designer Sale o Save 30% 40% on designer styles o Extra 40% off almost all permanently reduced men s items In-Store-Only Women s Designer Sale o Take 40% off selected regular-price designer pre-fall and fall styles 5-Day Beauty Benefits o Free tote bag (burgundy, gray or black) with any $125 beauty 5-Day Savings on Top of Savings In-Store-Only o Take 25% off all women s and men s outerwear and cold-weather accessories and women s handbags o Extra 40% off all green ticket reduced and red ticket clearance Text Message o Take $10 off almost any $100 when subscribed to Bloomingdale s the Outlet Store alerts Online and In-Store Sale on Sale o Extra 20% 50% off almost all permanently reduced items Estée Lauder o Free deluxe sample duo for every $25 Estée Lauder o Loyallists get a $25 reward card for every $100 Estée Lauder Online and In-Store Shoe Sale o Take 20% off s of two or more regular- or sale-priced women s styles Online and In-Store Men s Designer Sale o Save 25% 40% on selected regularpriced styles 2-Day Online and In-Store Women s Designer Sale o Save 40% on selected styles 2-Day Online-Only Jewelry Sale o 65% off selected diamond and colored gemstone jewelry from Bloomingdale s Own 9-Hour Online-Only Halloween o Extra 31% off s of $100 or more o Extra 25% off s under $100 2-Day Online and In-Store Extended Halloween o Extra 31% off s of $100 or more o Extra 25% off s under $100 3-Day Online and In-Store Friends and Family Sale o Extra 25% off selected original, regular, sale and clearance products Bundle Up Family Sale o 40% off women s coats and jackets o 40% 50% off cold-weather bedding, blankets and throws Home Sale o 30% 50% off home collections 3-Day Online-Only Halloween o Extra 31% off s of $100 or more Super Saturday Sale o Extra 25% off o $10 off s of $25 or more Athletic Sale o 40% off women s Xersion o 15% off active sports bras o 40% 50% off men s Xersion 2
RETAILER 2016 2015 3-Day Kohl s Cash o Get $10 Kohl s Cash for every $50 3-Day o $10 off s of $50 or more 6-Day Yes2You Rewards Members o Extra 20% off s (members earn triple points) 1-Day Doorbusters o $14.99 Sonoma Goods for Life V-neck basket-stitch sweaters for women o $44.99 fashion boots for men, women and juniors 3-Day Online and In-Store Kohl s Charge o Extra 15% off s when Kohl s Charge is used 2-Day Online-Only o Extra 20% off already reduced merchandise o 40% 50% off boots for the family Kohl s Care o Featuring children s toys and books for only $5 o 100% of net profit will be donated to children s health initiatives nationwide Beauty s o Free notebook and makeup pouch with $85 beauty (online only) and 5- piece Philosophy skincare gift with $35 Philosophy o Buy Lancôme Le Parisian holiday case for $59.50 with any Lancôme and buy Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy collection for $62 with any Estée Lauder 7-Day Online and In-Store Birthday Sale 2-Day Election Day Pop-Up Sale o Extra 25% off clearance o 40% 50% off kids and baby clothing 6-Day Online and 7-Day In-Store Macy s Money o Get $10 Macy s Money for every $50 spent and an extra 20%, 15% or 10% off selected 4-Day Limited-Time Specials o 50% off women s coats o 30% off clearance handbags 1-Day Online-Only Mystery Offer o 40%, 30% or 20% off First Anniversary Yes2You o Triple points and 20% off s for members 1-Day Adventure Sale o 10% 30% off outdoor apparel for men and women o $119.99 Columbia Pacific Post Thermal Coil quilted puffer jacket for women Text Message o 15% off online promo code when subscribed to Kohl s alerts 3-Day Kohl s Cash o Get $10 Kohl s Cash for every $50 7-Day Online-Only Home Décor Sale o Extra 15% off home décor, furniture and holiday entertaining essentials 2-Day Online and In-Store Halloween Costume Sale o Extra 15% off Halloween costumes when d online and picked up in-store 1-Day Online and In-Store Cold-Weather Sale o Extra 10% off cold-weather accessories for the family 1-Day Super Sunday Sale Beauty o Free Lancôme Le Parisian holiday set for $59.50 with any Lancôme and free 6-piece gift with of two or more Shiseido skincare items Online and In-Store Pop-Up Sale Macy s Star Rewards o Save 20% for two days when a Macy s account is opened and get 10% rewards on most Macy s credit card s Home Sale o 20% 50% off home products Red Star Sale o 20% 50% off selected styles 3
US PROMO YOY HIGHLIGHTS 2016 2015 CVS This week, CVS is offering 33% off regular retail prices on all Halloween home décor and a buyone, get-one-50%-off promotion on candy for two days. The retailer is also running a beauty promotion featuring L Oréal and Maybelline products. A year ago, CVS promoted similar products, including beauty items from Maybelline, CoverGirl and L Oréal. All Halloween décor was 33% off. CVS also offered $5 ExtraBucks Rewards with a $15 of bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue or dish soap. KMART This week, Kmart is offering a buy-one, get-one50%-off promotion on activewear for the family. All Halloween costumes are 50% off for two days. For one day, Kmart is giving away free Trolls stickers to kids 12 and under. Last year during this week, Kmart promoted Halloween candy and costumes. The retailer also promoted soft drinks and snacks. For one day, Kmart gave away free fun-sized candy bars to kids 12 and under. TARGET This week, Target is offering a buy-two, get-onefree sale on all video games and board games. Last year during this week, Target promoted a $2 off coupon with of any two 14 oz. or larger bags of candy. 4
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