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NRF: Import cargo volume expected to see year-over-year drop in first half of 2026 Market research News 

NRF: Import cargo volume expected to see year-over-year drop in first half of 2026

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Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a significant year-over-year decline during the first half of 2026 as the impact of tariffs continues, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “With tariffs still a matter of debate in the courts and in Congress, their effect... Read More
Rise Above Research forecasts a global surge in photos captured Market research News 

Rise Above Research forecasts a global surge in photos captured

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Rise Above Research estimates the annual number of photos captured globally will approach 2.5 trillion by 2030. This translates to almost 300 photos per year for every man, woman, and child in the world. “Photography remains an essential part of people’s lives. Its popularity grows as camera specifications continue to improve and artificial intelligence makes devices even smarter. The result... Read More
CNBC/NRF: January data shows fourth consecutive monthly gain Market research News 

CNBC/NRF: January data shows fourth consecutive monthly gain

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Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by NRF. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending growth on the heels of record-high spending during the holiday season,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “This was the fourth consecutive month... Read More
NRF: Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach new records  Market research 

NRF: Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach new records 

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Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses the previous record of $27.5 billion in 2025. Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year and surpassing the... Read More
NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring Market research News 

NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring

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Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “There should be a brief bump in imports this month ahead... Read More
Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau Market research 

Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau

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Total retail spending remained steady in December, as consumers continued to spend, according to Circana, LLC. Amid persistent price elevation, however, they also made it clear, through reduced demand, they have spending limitations. In the combined five weeks ending Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. retail sales revenue was flat across food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and discretionary product segments, and unit... Read More
Circana: Holiday shopping insights shows in-store spending up Market research News 

Circana: Holiday shopping insights shows in-store spending up

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Circana posted a preliminary holiday sales report. The early signals from Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 reveal a significant shift in spending behaviors. Unlike the consistency of previous years, income disparity is driving distinct patterns this season. Spending Diverges by Income: Unlike last year’s consistent spending across demographics, Black Friday and Cyber Monday levels diverged significantly this year. Lower-income... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: December data shows strong holiday season spending  Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: December data shows strong holiday season spending 

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Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. Based on Retail Monitor data, 2025 holiday sales from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 grew 4.1%. That compares with NRF’s forecast that holiday sales would increase between... Read More
Circana forecastss U.S. consumer technology sales forecast to reach $112 billion in 2026 Market research 

Circana forecastss U.S. consumer technology sales forecast to reach $112 billion in 2026

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U.S. consumer technology sales revenue is forecast to grow 0.2% to $112 billion in 2026, following a challenging back half of 2025, according to the latest Future of Technology report from Circana, LLC. Sales revenue in the first half of 2025 grew 0.7%, but initial results indicate the second half was impacted by growing financial pressures and softened fourth-quarter demand,... Read More
New photo card report from Rise Above Research released Market research News 

New photo card report from Rise Above Research released

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Rise Above Research announced the availability of its Photo Cards Buying Trends, 2021-2025, Report. Photo cards are the most popular photo merchandise product purchased every year, with many consumers buying them every year for the holiday season, as well as for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and other family events. Stability is a key characteristic of the market when looking at... Read More
A record 159 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday Market research 

A record 159 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday

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An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 157.2 million shoppers last year and surpasses the previous record of 158.5 million in 2022. “As the final Saturday before Dec. 25, Super Saturday is... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s November Data Shows Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in First Half of Holiday Season Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s November Data Shows Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in First Half of Holiday Season

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Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the holiday shopping season putting results on track to meet the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) spending forecast, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. “Retail sales showed healthy year-over-year gains in November while month-over-month data was largely flat,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay... Read More
NRF: Declining Import Cargo Volume Expected to Continue in 2026 Market research 

NRF: Declining Import Cargo Volume Expected to Continue in 2026

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Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Stores are stocked up and ready for a record holiday season but... Read More
NRF: Thanksgiving holiday weekend draws a record 203 million shoppers Market research 

NRF: Thanksgiving holiday weekend draws a record 203 million shoppers

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A record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 197 million shoppers last year and surpasses the previous record of 200.4 million set in 2023. The total also exceeds NRF’s... Read More