by Mike Duff | Nov 6, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in October to 108.7 jumping from just below to well over the dividing line between positive and negative sentiments, which is a rating of 100. The September reading was 99.2. The Present Situation Index, based...
by Mike Duff | Oct 18, 2024 | Retail Articles
According to ICSC’s shopping forecast, retail sales should grow 3% to 3.5% during the holidays, even as the organization’s shopping intention study predicts that more consumers will be out shopping this season. The shopping forecast from the former International...
by Mike Duff | Oct 16, 2024 | Retail Articles
Macy’s pins much of its reputation and public position on its holiday initiatives. And this year, it will again invest in iconic events, whimsical window displays, unique shopping experiences and trending gifts while also showcasing a curated collection of fresh,...
by Mike Duff | Oct 15, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The National Retail Federation has forecast consumer spending in the main holiday shopping season November 1 through December 31 will grow between 2.5% and 3.5% compared to the 2023 period. The forecast calls for $979.5 billion to $989 billion in total holiday sales...
by Mike Duff | Oct 9, 2024 | Retail Articles
According to an annual holiday purchase intentions consumer survey from Circana, consumer sentiment and intentions related to the 2024 holiday shopping season are improved versus the past two years but still fall short of 2021 levels in most cases. Most consumers in...
