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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

Plus, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz shares his thoughts on inflation and a possible recession.

Lenore Fedow

Rising prices and interest rate hikes are expected to weigh on consumer spending and economic growth over the next six months.

Lenore Fedow

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Plus, a look at what shoppers want from retailers and why a remodel may not be in the cards.

Lenore Fedow

The jewelry and watch market is expected to see more moderate growth this year compared with 2021.

Lenore Fedow

The economy is moving from “extremely strong” to “moderate” growth, said NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

Lenore Fedow

Stories on celebrity engagements and engagement ring trends attracted a lot of readers, as did articles about Alrosa and Betty White.

Michelle Graff

Retail ounce sales were up 23 percent year-over-year in Q1, according to the recent Platinum Jewellery Business Review.

Brecken Branstrator

From a slowdown in sales growth to rising costs, Fruchtman Marketing outlines its expectations for the second half of the year.

Lenore Fedow

Full-year watch and jewelry sales are still expected to rise, but not quite as sharply as last year.

Lenore Fedow

The Consumer Confidence Index dipped in April, but U.S. consumers remain “cautiously optimistic” overall, The Conference Board said.

Michelle Graff

According to a National Retail Federation survey, 41 percent of consumers are predicted to give jewelry as a gift this year.

Brecken Branstrator

PGI said its U.S. partners recorded their best performances in 2021.

Brecken Branstrator

Here’s which factors influence—and which don’t—their purchasing decisions.

Brecken Branstrator

Retail sales are expected to grow 6 to 8 percent in 2022.

Lenore Fedow

Fewer consumers expect to make big purchases, like homes or vacations, over the next six months.

Lenore Fedow

Following a December slip, monthly retail sales exceeded expectations in the face of inflation, the Omicron variant, and other challenges.

Lenore Fedow

The number of weddings is expected to near 2.5 million in the United States this year, a number not seen since 1984.

Michelle Graff

Jewelry spending for the holiday is estimated to reach a record $6.2 billion.

Lenore Fedow

The jewelry sector saw some of the strongest year-over-year and year-over-two-year growth, said Mastercard’s recent survey.

Lenore Fedow

It predicts fewer people will shop the final Saturday before Christmas than last year.

Ashley Davis

Lab-grown center stones and yellow gold are on the rise.

Ashley Davis