Wines priced above £10 outpaced the market in the past two holidays, reinforcing hopes for selective seasonal spending

Deloitte surveyed 4,000 U.S. consumers and found average planned holiday spending of $1,654, with retail-goods budgets and younger shoppers leading growth.

Homes earning $150,000-$199,999 expect $529 less than last year's forecast; 22% say discounts fully reflect true savings. Who wins without deeper markdowns?

Homes earning $150,000-$199,999 expect $529 less than last year's forecast; 22% say discounts fully reflect true savings. Who wins without deeper markdowns?

Cyber Monday is set for $15.1 billion as AI-referred visits to US retailers climb 130%, while social media's revenue share grows four times faster than search.

Cyber Monday is set for $15.1 billion as AI-referred visits to US retailers climb 130%, while social media's revenue share grows four times faster than search.

Key Takeaways: 77% of Americans say they’ll alter their 2026 holiday gift-buying strategy in response to rising prices and inflation. 51% report that ongoing cost-of-living inflation is driving severe...

TransUnion Q4 2025 study shows 42% of Americans will rely on credit cards for holiday purchases, up from 38% last year, as 58% plan to spend over $250 despite inflation.

National Retail Federation survey shows consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on holiday items, second-highest on record, with tariff concerns driving behavior.

TransUnion Q4 2025 study shows 42% of Americans will rely on credit cards for holiday purchases, up from 38% last year, as 58% plan to spend over $250 despite inflation.

National Retail Federation survey shows consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on holiday items, second-highest on record, with tariff concerns driving behavior.

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For retailers, the findings add a note of caution to the most crucial sales period of the year.

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A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is ...

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Heading into the holiday shopping season, Tennessee faces a somewhat disconnected economy — consumer outlook plummeting while sentiment among business leaders is rising, according to the Consumer R…