by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
For 2026, the National Retail Federation is forecasting Father’s Day spending to reach a record $27.9 billion, up from $24 billion last year. According to the annual survey released by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate... by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2026 | Retail Articles
Store managers are heading into 2026 with measured optimism, balancing expectations for improved performance at their own stores with ongoing concerns about the economy, inflation and labor pressures, according to Levin Management Corp.’s 15th annual Retail Outlook... by Mike Duff | Feb 4, 2026 | Retail Articles
The 2026 Holiday Intentions Preview from market researcher Numerator provides a look at which celebrations consumers intend to embrace, a list led by Christmas, which 92%, plan to celebrate followed by Thanksgiving (90%), Mother’s Day ( 79%), Easter (75%) and... by Mike Duff | Jan 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
With more help from AI, consumers were active in the digital marketplace as 2025 closed out, with online holiday spending increasing 4% in the United States versus seasonal sales in 2024, reaching $294 billion, according to Salesforce. The customer relationship... by Mike Duff | Jan 7, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumer spending online increased 6.8% to $257.8 billion in the United States during the just-past holiday shopping season, according to Adobe, which defined the period as November 1 to December 31, 2025. Adobe noted that spending in its Furniture & Home Goods... 