From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, 200.4 million consumers shopped online and in stores.
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The Conference Board’s monthly index that measures how consumers are feeling declined for the third straight month in October.
Sales will increase compared with last year, though the rate of growth is expected to slow.
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Though consumers have started holiday shopping earlier, the organization still predicts a busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers.

Discounts and promotions could persuade consumers to shop earlier this year, the survey found.

The seasonal survey asked consumers how, when, and where they’ll shop for holiday gifts.

Without the ability to instill confidence within the industry and directly to the consumer, a diamond holds very little value.

Shoppers also expressed concern about rising prices, higher interest rates, and political uncertainty.


According to SpendingPulse, retail sales will increase in November and December but not necessarily for jewelers.

From holiday spending to inflation’s impact, here’s what analysts are forecasting for the season.

Without the ability to instill confidence within the industry and directly to the consumer, a diamond holds very little value.

A cooling labor market and high interest rates are taking a toll on consumer confidence in the U.S.

This is in spite of rising consumer confidence in July.

Consumer spending may shift to services as “revenge spending” on post-pandemic travel slows, said the Conference Board.

Consumers over the age of 55 were particularly pessimistic about the economic outlook.

Shoppers are expected to spend a record high of $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Jewelers of America wants to know for its new study, which will be used to update its “Guide to Careers in the Jewelry Industry.”

The statement came as the National Retail Federation released its retail sales forecast for 2023.

From dwindling savings to the growing resale market, here’s what National Retail Federation experts want retailers to know about shoppers.

Wariness about the year ahead offset a more positive view of the current economic situation.

The NRF’s annual survey shows that consumer attitudes about how, or even whether, to celebrate Feb. 14 continue to evolve.

Holiday sales fell short of the National Retail Federation’s expectations, rising only 5 percent year-over-year.

Shoppers’ interest may shift to services over big-ticket items in 2023, said economist Lynn Franco.

Plus, what a potential rail strike would mean for retailers.

Plus, how inflation and winter weather could impact holiday spending.

From inflation concerns to in-store shopping, KPMG’s latest holiday survey dives into when, where, and how consumers want to shop.

Plus, what economists are saying about consumer spending and a possible recession.

U.S. consumer confidence rose for the second consecutive month as gas prices fell.

Holiday retail sales are expected to be up 4 to 6 percent, compared with 15 percent growth in 2021.

Falling gasoline prices and efforts to fight inflation contributed to climbing consumer confidence.
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