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

Michelle Graff

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

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Respondents were concerned about job availability and rising prices.

Lenore Fedow

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

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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.

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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.

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Those celebrating Valentine’s Day this year are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on jewels, flowers, candy, and more.

Lenore Fedow

It hit a four-month low in January due to concerns about the job market, though consumers remain bullish about the stock market.

Michelle Graff

Core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season surpassed the National Retail Federation’s forecast.

Lenore Fedow

An Adobe Analytics report explored the rise in mobile shopping, the popularity of Buy Now Pay Later options, and peak shopping hours.

Lenore Fedow

A more positive view of the current labor market boosted the Conference Board’s index last month.

Lenore Fedow