NPD: Last-Minute Surge Drove Holiday Retail Sales Gain
A holiday shopping push during the last two weeks of 2020 drove 13% year-over-year dollar sales growth and combined holiday…
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Resolutions Study Suggests Consumer Buying Intentions
It might not be a crystal ball, but a New Year’s resolution study by the What If Media Group provides some idea of the general consumer mindset going into 2021.
NRF: 150 Million Plan To Shop On Super Saturday
More than 150 million U.S. consumers plan to shop on Super Saturday this year, up slightly from 147.8 million in 2019, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Holiday Trends Suggest Solid Sales But Challenges, Too
Based on early analysis of shopping patterns, 1010data has forecast a 5% increase in year-end sales for the holidays, with digital up 50% and store spending down 1% versus the 2019 season.
Black Friday Quieter In-Store But Online Gains Sharply
Preliminary reports suggest that, although sales gained online, brick and mortar retail wasn’t quite as vibrant on Black Friday as in years past, although that might be a good thing.
Discover: Pandemic Impacts Holiday Shopping Plans
According to Discover’s annual Holiday Shopping survey, the number of consumers who plan to curb spending almost doubled in one year, from 18% in 2019 to 35% in 2020, yet that doesn’t necessarily mean slashed gift budgets.
NRF: October Retail Sales Resilient
The National Retail Federation reported that retail sales gained for the sixth month in a row during October, with sales higher than the same time last year as the U.S. economy continued to recover and consumers began their holiday shopping early.
Survey: Early Holiday Shopping Attractive To Many Consumers
LendingTree surveyed more than 1,000 consumers in the United States during the early days of October and learned that 25% consumers have already finished their holiday shopping.
Marshalls Aims To Bring Back The ‘Wow’ Of Shopping
Marshalls has launched a new initiative called, “Share Wow, Get Wow,” a program all about turning in-store finds that shoppers share on social media into real-life, feel-good stories.
Coresight: Consumers Reconsidering Holiday Spending
A recent Coresight Research study suggests that this upcoming holiday season will be one when previous trends will reverse or shift as consumers consider how they feel about where and when they spend money.
NRF: Retail Sales Drop During April
Retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Retail Federation said.
Study: Consumers To Remain Wary Of Store Shopping Post-Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic will cause a significant and long-term change in shopping behavior, a Zion & Zion study indicated.
Survey: Consumers Connecting Core Values To Shopping In 2020
Shopkick surveyed more than 16,000 consumers across the country to gain insights into 2020 shopping habits. The shopping rewards app looked at purchasing behavior, the use of mobile, brand loyalty and more.
Retailers Gear Up For Super Saturday Shoppers
Super Saturday (December 21) continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year with an estimated 147.8 million U.S. consumers expected to participate, up from 134.3 million last year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
November Retail Sales Lower Than Expected
Retail sales in November increased only 0.1% seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation reported. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
NRF: Holiday Shopping Concentrated Earlier
More than half of consumers began shopping for the holiday by the first week of November and almost a quarter of purchases were made by then, according to an annual survey published by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
NRF: October Retail Sales Edge Up
Retail sales in October increased 0.2% seasonally adjusted over September and were up 4.2% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
NPD: Consumers Expect To Spend More On Holiday Gifts
Weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday and what traditionally was the start of the holiday shopping season, consumers have been out buying gifts. But for many, the annual trek to their favorite store or local mall has not yet begun.
Deloitte: Experiences Trump Gifts For The Holidays
The consumer spend will gain but experiences continue to weigh against product purchasing as the holiday season approaches, according to Deloitte’s annual Holiday Survey. Two-thirds of respondents stated that they plan to spend on travel or socializing outside their homes as part of their year-end festivities.
Von Maur Opens Seventh Illinois Location
Von Maur Department Store has opened a new store at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park, Ill. The 130,000-square-foot store is the company’s seventh location in Illinois.