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

Lenore Fedow

The data comes from Tenoris, the new trend analysis company started by Edahn Golan and Chris Casey.

Michelle Graff

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Brecken Branstrator

“Today’s Wedding Jewelry Consumer” shares data about engagement ring market size, lab-grown and natural diamonds, and more.

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

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

Lenore Fedow

Two of the brands in the top slots may come as a surprise.

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

Despite a dip in confidence and a rise in prices, consumers continue to spend.

Lenore Fedow

Here’s what else Provoke Insights found in its latest consumer study.

Brecken Branstrator

High household savings rates and progress in the fight against COVID should keep consumers spending.

Michelle Graff

It has become, and will continue to be, an important factor in diamond purchases, according to the 2021 Diamond Insight Report.

Michelle Graff

The new consumer survey looks at the importance of younger shoppers, why physical retail reigns supreme, and more.

Lenore Fedow

Consumers are spending cautiously amid inflation and a rise in COVID-19 infections.

Lenore Fedow

Mastercard’s SpendingPulse survey said early shopping, bigger price tags and digital experiences will be the hallmarks of holiday 2021.

Michelle Graff