PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 2024 holiday trends survey took a 10-year look back to see what mattered to consumers then versus now.

Lenore Fedow

A more positive view of the labor market contributed to the strongest monthly gain since March 2021.

Lenore Fedow

The U.S. presidential election, inflation, and the aftermath of recent hurricanes could all have an impact on spending.

Lenore Fedow

Deloitte and Adobe Analytics shared their insights on the season, from the retail sales forecast to the role of generative AI.

Lenore Fedow

The first in what is slated to be a series of in-depth reports from the consulting company, it focuses on shortening supply chains.

Michelle Graff

Respondents also showed a greater preference for buying goods over services.

Lenore Fedow

Its “Her-ology” report highlights trends in the women’s luxury watch market, from top brands to movement preferences.

Lenore Fedow

Inflation remained a top concern among survey-takers who included write-in responses.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 100.3 from a downwardly revised 97.8 in June.

Michelle Graff

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff returns from Rhode Island with thoughts about in-store shopping and a trends report.

Michelle Graff

The jewelry giant came in at No. 67 on the list, down from No. 56 last year.

Lenore Fedow

The costs of food and groceries remained a top concern, followed by the labor market and U.S. politics.

Lenore Fedow

Its recent report dives into the current dilemma facing luxury brands.

Lenore Fedow

Concerns about rising prices, politics, and global conflicts continue to dampen consumer outlook.

Lenore Fedow

Gifts that are unique and thoughtful are top of mind this year, according to the annual survey.

Lenore Fedow

Associate Editor Lenore Fedow shares takeaways from the NRF’s annual show and its “State of Retail & the Consumer” event.

Lenore Fedow

Optimism about the current state of the economy was offset by anxiety around inflation and the political environment.

Lenore Fedow

From bench jewelers to appraisers, Jewelers of America’s updated guide shares an overview of how much industry employees are being paid.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board attributed the upbeat results to slowing inflation and the anticipation of lower interest rates.

Lenore Fedow

The organization shared its predictions on how much consumers will be spending and on whom.

Lenore Fedow

More optimistic views on the labor market as well as current and future business conditions gave the index a boost.

Lenore Fedow

From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, 200.4 million consumers shopped online and in stores.

Lenore Fedow

Though consumers have started holiday shopping earlier, the organization still predicts a busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers.

Lenore Fedow

Sales will increase compared with last year, though the rate of growth is expected to slow.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board’s monthly index that measures how consumers are feeling declined for the third straight month in October.

Lenore Fedow