CNBC/NRF forecast of sales topping $1 trillion proved prescient.
Stats compiled by rewards app show shoppers displayed discipline and indulgence in 2025.
But numbers of those dining out not changing much, survey finds.
Despite longer sales season, days around November holiday still a bellwether.
But worries about socioeconomic climate linger, Saks survey finds
Consumers still want a vacation, but are being more vigilant about costs
Retailers should focus on delivering experiences and inspiring merch, Saks Global poll finds
Many Americans want retailers to make donations to veterans, not offer sales to shoppers
Housing and stock trends souring outlook for middle- and upper-income Americans
Worries over tariffs, another possible pandemic help drive such buys
Shoppers expected to shell out $27.5 billion, NRF predicts
Economic impact across North America includes $1 billion on outfits and merch
But while total number of shoppers dropped, in-store visits grew, NRF finds
The top gifts that luxury consumers want to receive are fine jewelry, clothing and experiences.
Despite gains by online sellers, 57% of survey’s respondents lean toward buying in physical locales
Miami tops New York as priciest retail rental market in North America, study finds
Report: Younger workers not indulging in post-work ritual
Brick-and-mortar locales remain a major draw for shoppers, survey shows
Middle-income households finding ways to adjust to higher prices, survey finds
Nearly a quarter of survey respondents expect to shell out more this year
