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... by Mike Duff | Dec 15, 2025 | Retail Articles
A record-breaking 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas 2025, according to an annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics. The figure surpasses 157.2 million consumers who were... 