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Thanksgiving weekend shopping will likely set record
November 18, 2024
A record-setting 183.4 million consumers are planning to shop in-sore and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. The predicted figure is up from…
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Retail holiday spend on track for steady sales growth
November 8, 2024
Despite contradictions in economic indicators, retail sales growth remains on track as retailers enter the busy holiday season.
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Holiday spend projected to hit record-setting mark
October 28, 2024
Consumer holiday spend is expected to hit a record $902 per person, according to the National Retail Federation's latest consumer survey.
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September retail sales reveal consumers willing to spend
October 25, 2024
Retail sales increased in September, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, and the increase reveals that consumers continue to carry the economy, according to…
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Winter holiday spend will beat 2023 retail sales
October 23, 2024
Holiday spending will grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023, and is predicted to hit between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spend in November…
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Halloween shopper will spend just over $100 this scary season
October 11, 2024
The Halloween shopper will spend an average of $103.63 with total spend projected to reach $11.6 billion, according to data from the National Retail Federation…
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Consumers kicking off Halloween shopping earlier than ever
September 20, 2024
Early Halloween shopping is getting earlier as 47% of consumers are shopping before October, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation.
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Consumers still shopping despite economy facing growth pressure
August 19, 2024
Consumers continued to increase spending in July despite that growth of the economy is moderating, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Census retail sales reveal healthy consumer
June 26, 2024
The growth in retail sales in May reveals a "reasonably healthy consumer," according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz despite the…
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Consumers willing to spend despite smaller jobs, wage gains
June 14, 2024
Consumers are still willing to spend despite smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Father’s Day spent to hit $22.4B
June 14, 2024
Father's Day spending is projected to hit $22.4 billion this year, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights &…
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April retail sales reflect selective purchasing
May 16, 2024
Retail sales were moderated in April, reflecting that pace of spending is due to consumers being selective, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Retail sales grew in March
April 18, 2024
Retail sales continued to increase in March, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, driven by tax refunds and job growth.
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Economy sturdy despite slow growth forecast
April 10, 2024
Despite predictions for slower growth in retail sales the economy remains sturdy, according to the National Retail Federation, and should continue to do well…
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Consumers still engaged, claims Census data
February 28, 2024
While retail sales chilled a bit in January, households continue to spend, according to U.S. Census Bureau, and that data reveals consumers are "still engaged."
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Returns posing big challenge for retailers
January 30, 2024
More then half, 69%, of retailers and brands view product returns as a significant business challenge.
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Retail returns hits $743B in 2023
January 3, 2024
Total retail returns in 2023 hit $743 billion, according to a National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail report.
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Holiday sales will hit NRF expectations
December 18, 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau's November results indicate that holiday retail sales predictions from the National Retail Federation will likely hit the mark.
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Super Saturday will be a super shopping day
December 15, 2023
The last Saturday before Christmas, Dec. 23, will be a big day for shoppers, according to the National Retail Federation with an expected 142 million consumers…
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Holiday retail sales kicked off strong in November
December 12, 2023
The first half of the holiday season brought a strong retail sales gain, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report, released by National Retail…
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