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NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth as consumers remain resilient Market research 

NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth as consumers remain resilient

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The National Retail Federation released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow 4.2% over 2025. That translates to total spending of $1.013 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 totaling $972 billion. “This year’s forecast reflects our confidence that consumers will prioritize the holiday season even as they remain mindful... Read More
CIPA: Compact cameras are carrying the market’s unit growth Market research 

CIPA: Compact cameras are carrying the market’s unit growth

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CIPA’s August data show worldwide camera shipments essentially flat year over year at approximately 681,700 units, but this doesn’t tell the whole story. Fixed lens cameras are now driving the market: Fixed-lens cameras reached roughly 242,800 units, up about 32% from August 2025. Meanwhile, interchangeable-lens cameras fell to approximately 436,800 units, down about 13%. Lens shipments declined to about 717,100... Read More
Circana: 2026 holiday study finds consumers spending selectively, not stepping away Market research News 

Circana: 2026 holiday study finds consumers spending selectively, not stepping away

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Circana reports U.S. consumers are entering the 2026 holiday season with a more intentional approach to spending, balancing budget pressures with a continued desire to celebrate, according to the 2026 U.S. Holiday Purchase Intentions Study. The study reveals, while shoppers remain focused on value, they are also seeking gifts and experiences that deliver personal relevance, emotional connection, and lasting impact.... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers continued to spend following a solid back-to-school shopping season,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Households... Read More
NRF: Import cargo’s extended peak season wrapping up Market research 

NRF: Import cargo’s extended peak season wrapping up

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This year’s drawn-out peak shipping season appears to finally be ending, with import volume at the nation’s major container ports starting to slow down compared with persistent high numbers over the summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Even with any fluctuations in final data, we’re likely past the... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: 11th Month of Sales Growth in August Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: 11th Month of Sales Growth in August

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose modestly in August, marking the 11th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales climbed steadily once again in August,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Supported by low unemployment and steady wage gains, households remained budget-conscious but took full advantage... Read More
NRF: Halloween consumer spending expected to reach $13.5 billion Market research 

NRF: Halloween consumer spending expected to reach $13.5 billion

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Consumer spending on Halloween is expected to reach $13.5 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure maintains the strong spending level of last year’s record $13.1 billion and reflects consumers’ continued enthusiasm for the holiday. “Consumers continue to make Halloween a spending priority, but they are... Read More
Nikkei report shows Canon and Sony retain top spots, Fujifilm leaps over Nikon Market research 

Nikkei report shows Canon and Sony retain top spots, Fujifilm leaps over Nikon

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Japan’s leading financial publication, Nikkei Inc. released ” Nikkei Industry Map 2027, ” which includes a ranking of digital camera shipments (market share) by manufacturer in the global camera market. The report shows Canon maintains its healthy number one market share, followed by Sony at number two. In the battle for third place, however, Fujifilm leapfrogged Nikon, according to TechRadar. (Note,... Read More
NRF: Value drives back-to-school shopping as classes begin Market research 

NRF: Value drives back-to-school shopping as classes begin

Gary Pageau
According to The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest back-to-school consumer survey, shoppers continue to prioritize value as they prepare for the school year. New NRF data shows back-to-school shoppers are still completing their purchases for 2026, with the help of AI-powered shopping tools, discounts, promotions and secondhand products to stretch their budgets.  As of early August, shoppers had only completed... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 10th month of sales growth in July Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 10th month of sales growth in July

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose again in July, marking the 10th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales maintained their steady upward momentum in July as consumers kept shopping despite ups and downs in other economic indicators,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Supported by a... Read More
NRF: Import cargo’s early peak season is winding down Market research 

NRF: Import cargo’s early peak season is winding down

Gary Pageau ,
This year’s peak shipping season is coming to an end, with import volume at the nation’s major container ports expected to remain high this month before starting to decline for the remainder of 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We had an early peak season this year as retailers... Read More
NRF: Majority of back-to-school shoppers get a head start on the season Market research 

NRF: Majority of back-to-school shoppers get a head start on the season

Gary Pageau
Consumers are getting an early start on back-to-school shopping, with 62% of shoppers having already started shopping for the school year by early July, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. While the figure is down slightly from 67% at the same point in 2025, it remains significantly higher than... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Ninth month of sales growth in June Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Ninth month of sales growth in June

Gary Pageau
Retail sales climbed for the ninth month in a row during June as positive factors overcame challenges to the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The summer shopping season got off to a strong start in June,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Consumers took advantage of... Read More
NRF: Import cargo expected to set new record ahead of potential August tariffs Market research 

NRF: Import cargo expected to set new record ahead of potential August tariffs

Gary Pageau ,
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to hit a new record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This year’s early peak season is expected to continue through July as retailers and other importers... Read More