Spending on St. Patrick’s Day looks to be down slightly, NRF survey finds
Two-thirds of shoppers say “no” to AI shopping assistants, survey finds
Pair of reports find confidence surging at such firms
Tariff-induced price hikes main driver behind pessimism: survey
Worries over tariffs, another possible pandemic help drive such buys
Rising costs causing more older workers to seek part-time jobs
Apple, Amazon, Costco and Walmart rank high
“Consumers pulled back in January, taking a breather after a stronger-than-expected holiday season”
Shoppers in “choiceful” and value-conscious mode, NRF says
Shoppers expected to shell out $27.5 billion, NRF predicts
Focus on loyalty programs, digital commerce and omnichannel: Deloitte
Many plan headcount increases and continued AI rollout
Walmart places in top 5 in latest annual survey
Absent explanation from retailers, consumers wildly speculate on causes for change, UT researchers find
Gen Z is expected to be a major force in holiday shopping leading up to Dec. 25.
Shorter time between Thanksgiving and Christmas ups sales forecast for day
Despite ongoing staffing challenges, operators upbeat for 2025
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.
Practice can reduce theft – and sales, study finds
