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Numerator: Christmas Spending Expectations Hold Steady for Most Shoppers

Numerator: Christmas Spending Expectations Hold Steady for Most Shoppers

by Mike Duff | Dec 15, 2025 | Retail Articles

Most U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Christmas this year, with holiday spending expectations largely steady, though a sizable share expect to pull back, according to Numerator’s 2025 Q4 Holiday Preview study. As the holiday approaches, 54% of polled consumers said...
Target, Netflix Partner on ‘Stranger Things’ Collection Spanning Halloween to New Year’s

Target, Netflix Partner on ‘Stranger Things’ Collection Spanning Halloween to New Year’s

by Mike Duff | Sep 30, 2025 | Retail Articles

Target is merging holiday moments with pop culture, teaming up with Netflix on a cross-category “Stranger Things” initiative tied to the show’s final season, spanning housewares, home décor, apparel, collectibles and toys. The spooky Netflix sci-fi thriller might seem...
Walmart Deals Rolling Out To Help Consumers Ease Into Holidays

Walmart Deals Rolling Out To Help Consumers Ease Into Holidays

by Mike Duff | Sep 23, 2025 | Retail Articles

In its autumn sales blitz, Walmart plans to offer shoppers bargains in-store, online and through its app from October 7-12, including seasonal decor and products for the home. Walmart Deals offers consumers a week to save on tens of thousands of items, the company...
Numerator: Gift Cards Are Most Likely Christmas Gift Purchase This Year

Numerator: Gift Cards Are Most Likely Christmas Gift Purchase This Year

by Mike Duff | Dec 17, 2024 | Retail Articles

Market research company Numerator reported 80% of Christmas celebrators plan to purchase gifts, with gift cards topping the list of most likely gift purchases and home goods coming in fourth. Key results of Numerator survey: 57% of shoppers said they would spend the...
NRF: More Consumers Plan To Shop Super Saturday This Year

NRF: More Consumers Plan To Shop Super Saturday This Year

by Mike Duff | Dec 17, 2024 | Retail Articles

Right around 157.2 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, Super Saturday, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, up from 141.9 million on the date in 2023. The total...
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