by Mike Duff | Dec 16, 2025 | Retail Articles
Overall retail spending held steady in November, according to Circana, growing 1% as unit demand remained flat from 2024, with Black Friday failing to provide a closing boost. Emphasis on necessities, such as food, continued to take priority over other considerations...
by Peter Giannetti | Dec 5, 2025 | Retail Articles
Market research and analytics company Circana reported retail sales results from the 2025 Black Friday week ending November 30 reveal continued caution and prioritization of spending among consumers during the holiday shopping season. Despite early reports of record...
by Peter Giannetti | Dec 4, 2025 | Featured News, Trade Shows & Associations
Retail and AI experts will examine the surging development of agentic commerce in a forthcoming presentation of the International Housewares Association Webinar Series. The IHA webinar — “AI & Housewares: Navigating Agentic Commerce” — is set for Monday, December...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 26, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most U.S. consumers will be more selective in their holiday shopping this year as concerns about rising costs weigh on gift purchase choices, according to market research and analytics company Circana. The Circana holiday intentions survey indicated that 81% of...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 14, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Circana reported U.S. retail sales revenue for the combined four weeks ending November 1, 2025, rose 2%, while unit demand remained flat compared to the same period in 2024. “Consumers appear nimble as they bend and stretch their ability to purchase amid an abundance...
