by Mike Duff | Oct 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most consumers in the United States believe they are shouldering the cost of tariffs, and many are changing their approach to shopping, according to research conducted by global strategy consultancy L.E.K. In all 68% of consumers think they bear the cost of tariffs,...
by Mike Duff | Oct 8, 2025 | Retail Articles
A retail sales outlook from ICSC anticipates growth of 3.5% to 4% during the holiday season that will bring the total expected spend to more than $1.7 trillion. According to the 2025 Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey from ICSC, formerly the International Council of...
by Mike Duff | Oct 1, 2025 | Retail Articles
Consumers demonstrated concern about what’s coming during the next few months as The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 3.6 points in September to 94.2, down from 97.8 in August. Although the Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment...
by Mike Duff | Sep 30, 2025 | Retail Articles
Economic uncertainty and shifting calendar dynamics are set to shape Holiday 2025, with Mastercard Economics Institute forecasting 3.6% retail sales growth as tariffs, inflation and labor trends test consumer spending. The calendar will also have a say in spending....
by Mike Duff | Sep 26, 2025 | Retail Articles
Costco reported it continued looking for ways to keep tariff-related price increases from affecting members during its fourth quarter, beating Wall Street estimates on sales and earnings for the period. Net income was $2.61 billion, or $5.87 per diluted share, versus...
