From a weaker labor market to inflation, NRF Chief Economist Mark Mathews gave insight on what retailers can expect this year.

Lenore Fedow

The index fell to its lowest level since May 2014 amid concerns about the present and the future.

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The credit card companies’ surveys examined where consumers shopped, what they bought, and what they valued this holiday season.

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Consumers shared concerns about prices, inflation, tariffs, trade, and politics in the survey’s write-in response section.

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Inflations, tariffs, and politics—including the government shutdown—were among consumers’ top concerns last month.

Michelle Graff

Black Friday is still the most popular shopping day over the five-day holiday weekend, as per the National Retail Federation’s survey.

Lenore Fedow

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The National Retail Federation is bullish on the holidays, forecasting retail sales to exceed $1 trillion this year.

Lenore Fedow

Consumers are feeling more optimistic about their present situation while the short-term future remains a little scary.

Michelle Graff

Respondents were concerned about job availability and rising prices.

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Holiday sales growth is expected to slow as consumers grapple with inflation and tariff-related uncertainty.

Lenore Fedow

In its holiday report, PwC said the season will be more like jazz—improvisational and less predictable—than an easy-to-follow melody.

Michelle Graff

It’s predicting a rise in retail sales this holiday season despite economic uncertainty and elevated inflation.

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Plans for dining out, booking vacations, and buying big-ticket items were down.

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JD Sports and Wawa were among the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. last year.

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Respondents shared concerns about tariffs and commentary on the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

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Globally, travel and transportation brands reigned, while in the U.S., alcoholic beverage companies and a lingerie brand took the top spots.

Lauren McLemore

The middle class is changing its approach to buying jewelry and affordable luxury goods, the NRF said.

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Turbulence will be the new baseline for luxury as it faces its biggest potential setbacks in 15 years, a recent report said.

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The decline was consistent across age groups and almost all income groups, with tariffs and inflation still top of mind.

Michelle Graff

The index partially rebounded after months of decline, due in part to the U.S.-China deal to temporarily reduce import tariffs.

Lenore Fedow

What’s really worrying U.S. consumers isn’t the present situation; it’s what the economy is going to look like six months from now.

Michelle Graff

The National Retail Federation expects retail sales growth to return to pre-pandemic levels as consumers continue to face inflation.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board’s index fell as consumers continued to worry about the impact of tariffs, the labor market, and the price of eggs.

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The recent jump in the prices of household staples, like eggs, and the potential impact of tariffs worried consumers.

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Bain & Co.’s latest report on the luxury market examines why the market’s customer base is shrinking and how to appeal to consumers in 2025.

Lenore Fedow