by Mike Duff | Mar 19, 2026 | Retail Articles
Market researcher Numerator, in reviewing results from its Consumer Sentiment Tracker, reported shopper confidence rebounded a bit in February after a slight January dip, coming in at 55.1, up 0.3 points month over month and above the 50 line separating positive and...
by Mike Duff | Feb 18, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Numerator Consumer Sentiment Tracker reported January consumer confidence was down slightly, slipping 0.2 points from December to 54.7, but confidence remained in positive territory above the 50 divider from the negative. Consumers polled in the market...
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 22, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Numerator Consumer Sentiment Tracker indicated confidence readings took a more optimistic turn in December, with considerations regarding the job market, household finances and spending comfort levels improving. Despite that, consumers remain careful with their...
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...
