Holiday sales
NRF says consumers plan to spend a collective $20.8 billion on Easter-related items
Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National... READ MORE »
NRF says holiday shopping is on track despite supply chain issues
The 2021 holiday season appears to be on track to exceed the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending despite supply chain disrupti... READ MORE »
NRF notes the pandemic’s impact on the economy is a factor this holiday shopping season
The pandemic's impact on the nation's economy will be a prominent factor in retail sales during the 2021 holiday season, but the National Retail Feder... READ MORE »
NRF releases its holiday sales forecast
Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, as the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that holiday sales during November an... READ MORE »
Plivo’s survey reveals holiday shoppers want to hear from retailers
Plivo, the cloud communications platform that enables businesses to engage with their customers, announced the results of its Holiday Shopping Communi... READ MORE »
Halloween spending increases to near pre-pandemic levels
Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to the ... READ MORE »
Mastercard anticipates U.S. retail sales to grow this holiday season
Consumers and brands alike are gearing up for what’s anticipated to be the most wonderful holiday retail season on record. Overall expected sales g... READ MORE »
Deliotte releases its annual holiday retail sales forecast
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 7% and 9% in 2021, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Holiday Retail Sales... READ MORE »
COVID-19 impacts continue to define consumer behaviors through end of 2021
While COVID-19 defined consumer behaviors in 2020—from a moratorium on travel to a burst in online sales—its impacts will still be felt in 2021. ... READ MORE »
A Homespun Holiday
For many retailers in our space, strong fourth-quarter sales result from stellar in-store shopping experiences and exceptional DIY workshops. Luna is ... READ MORE »
