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NRF: Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record Market research News 

NRF: Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record

GaryPageau ,
A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up more than 3 million total shoppers from the previous record of 183.4 million last year. “The holidays are an important part of many... Read More
CNBC/NRF: October Data Shows ‘Continued Momentum’ Going Into Holiday Season   Market research 

CNBC/NRF: October Data Shows ‘Continued Momentum’ Going Into Holiday Season  

GaryPageau
Retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales grew in October as consumers geared up for the holiday season,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Recent economic data has been... Read More
NRF: With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December Market research 

NRF: With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December

GaryPageau
With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should see its usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We’ve spent most of the year worried about the impact of... Read More
NRF: Holiday sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2025 Market research News 

NRF: Holiday sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2025

GaryPageau ,
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023 to reach $976.1 billion. “American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally... Read More
NRF: Holiday shoppers to spend second-highest amount on record Market research News 

NRF: Holiday shoppers to spend second-highest amount on record

GaryPageau
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is the second-highest in the survey’s 23-year history and falls only 1.3% less than last year’s record of $901.99. “Time and again,... Read More
NRF: Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025 Market research News 

NRF: Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025

GaryPageau
Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns, a UPS company. The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion. “Returns are no longer the end point of... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but year-over-year growth remains ‘robust’ Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but year-over-year growth remains ‘robust’

GaryPageau ,
Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales dipped in September as consumers hit the pause button after two solid months of back-to-school spending,”... Read More
NRF: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise   Market research News 

NRF: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise  

GaryPageau ,
With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “This year’s peak season has... Read More
NRF: Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion  Market research 

NRF: Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion 

GaryPageau
Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from $11.6 billion last year and exceeds the previous $12.2 billion record set in 2023. “Even with concerns about price increases due to tariffs, Halloween continues to resonate with... Read More
Printify survey: Top AI tools powering eCommerce growth Market research 

Printify survey: Top AI tools powering eCommerce growth

GaryPageau
Printify, a leading print-on-demand platform, announced findings from its survey of 150 eCommerce sellers, highlighting the specific artificial intelligence (AI) tools merchants rely on to drive sales, improve efficiency, and engage customers. The report shows that AI adoption is already widespread, with 89% of merchants using AI reporting higher conversion rates and a growing set of tools leading the charge.The survey... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth

GaryPageau
Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released  by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumer spending rose again in August, fueled by a still-stable consumer and a robust back-to-school shopping... Read More
Rise Above Research reports U.S. photo print market revenues on the rise Market research 

Rise Above Research reports U.S. photo print market revenues on the rise

GaryPageau
The traditional photo print market in the US continues to experience slight drops in volume every year, but Rise Above Research is expecting revenue from prints to increase over the next few years. Rise Above Research predicts that while photo print volumes will see a -2.7% decline (compounded annually) through 2029, revenues from prints will increase by 3.3% for the... Read More
Circana: Female shoppers are slowing discretionary purchasing at a faster rate than men Market research 

Circana: Female shoppers are slowing discretionary purchasing at a faster rate than men

GaryPageau
Female consumers accounted for 59% of U.S. retail discretionary general merchandise spending over the past year. During the first half of 2025, as discretionary spending has been challenged by elevated prices across retail food and beverage, non-edible consumer packaged goods, and general merchandise, year-over-year demand for discretionary products among women fell flat, while unit sales from men were up 3%,... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong consumer spending in July Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong consumer spending in July

GaryPageau
Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Consumer spending increased in July, driven by successful summer sales events held by many retailers and shoppers continuing to pull purchases forward... Read More
Gelato releases 2024 sustainability report Market research News 

Gelato releases 2024 sustainability report

GaryPageau ,
Global manufacturing platform Gelato, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which underscores the urgency—and opportunity—of shifting from centralized mass production to local, on-demand production, the company said. Macro factors like rising trade barriers, supply chain instability, and growing expectations from consumers are impacting executive decisions. Highlights include: 99% of orders were fulfilled within the same region as the customer 88% were... Read More