by Mike Duff | Sep 23, 2026 | Retail Articles
The National Retail Federation forecasts that consumer Halloween spending will reach $13.5 billion this year, up from last year’s record $13.1 billion, as consumer enthusiasm for the occasion continues to rise. On average, the forecast anticipates consumers spending...
by Mike Duff | Aug 21, 2026 | Retail Articles
Inflation and economic uncertainty have been the main retail challenges over the past couple of years, causing many consumers to rethink their seasonal shopping approach as back-to-school gives way to the holidays. For a substantial proportion of consumers, the key...
by Mike Duff | Jul 15, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Some 62% of consumers already had started shopping by early July for an academic year that looks to set spending records, according to the annual back-to-school survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Although the...
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 | Mar 25, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumer spending for Easter is likely to reach a record total of $24.9 billion this year, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The forecast surpasses the previous record of $24 billion set in...
