by Mike Duff | Sep 24, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) is forecasting this year’s holiday season to be the strongest holiday season in four years, with spending growth of 5.5% versus the 2025 season. In its annual holiday forecast for the United States, which excludes automobile...
by Mike Duff | Sep 24, 2026 | Retail Articles
In preparation for its 42nd birthday, BJ’s Wholesale Club is giving members a 42% discount on a range of products from household items to health and beauty merchandise, pantry staples and apparel. Even as it prepared the promotion, BJ’s planned a store opening in the...
by Mike Duff | Sep 24, 2026 | Retail Articles
Marketing and business services specialist Acosta Group released survey results suggesting AI is increasingly viewed as its own shopping channel, as more consumers, especially younger ones, use it as a purchasing aid. Already, 34% of consumers use AI tools, including...
by Mike Duff | Sep 23, 2026 | Retail Articles
The National Retail Federation forecasts that consumer Halloween spending will reach $13.5 billion this year, up from last year’s record $13.1 billion, as consumer enthusiasm for the occasion continues to rise. On average, the forecast anticipates consumers spending...
by Mike Duff | Sep 23, 2026 | Retail Articles
Target is rolling out a new national brand campaign that puts guests and the retailer’s iconic red shopping bag at the center of the story. The campaign, called “Inside Out,” links Target design, shopping and the products purchased to who customers...
