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Story Highlights Average estimated holiday spending of $1,007 is similar to $1,014 in 2024 Stability masks tighter expected gift spending among lower-income households Initial consumer spending forecast points to solid holiday retail season WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gallup’s initial measurement of Americans’ 2025 holiday spending finds consumers expecting to lay out an […]
It’s not yet even Halloween, but if you’re the sort of person sleuthing already for the best early Black Friday home deals, you’re likely the sort of person who’s already booked their holiday travel also—and with your credit card points. We salute you, and are doing our best to meet you where you’re at (halfway […]
U.S. shoppers ordering smaller goods from abroad are being met with waves of cancellation notices ahead of a key trade rule change ordered by the Trump administration. On Friday, the United States will end the nearly century-old de minimis exemption, which allowed items worth less than $800 to be shipped to the country duty-free, or […]
Shares of American footwear firm Crocs have plunged nearly 30% after it warned of a drop in sales as US shoppers rein in their spending. The rubber clog maker says it expects revenue for the three months to the end of August to fall by about 10% compared with last year, saying that some shoppers […]
Key Takeaways Amazon’s annual “Prime Day” sale kicks off Tuesday and is projected to boost online spending to a record $23.8 billion across U.S. retailers, according to an Adobe forecast released Monday. Adobe said U.S. retailers are expected to discount their products by between 10% and 24% off the listed price, with apparel seen having […]
In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. Officers with the law enforcement division of the California Department of Cannabis Control confiscate unlicensed marijuana plants in the Goldridge neighborhood of Fairfield, Calif., on Jan. 9. Maggie Andresen for NPR hide caption toggle caption Maggie Andresen for NPR FAIRFIELD, Calif. […]
Over the years, Black Friday has become a highly anticipated event, known for its massive sales and reduced prices. However, many believe that 2024 has been more challenging for U.S. retailers due to several reasons, some of which being the shorter holiday season and heightened economic pressures. As a result, the push to spread sales […]
Shoppers flock to stores for Back Friday deals Shoppers flock to stores for Black Friday deals 02:56 Discount hunters searching for Black Friday deals have officially kicked off the holiday shopping season. Consumers are forecasted to break spending records in 2024, with the average person expected to spend a little over $1,000, up 14% from […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers used giveaways and big discounts to reward U.S. shoppers who ventured out for Black Friday even as earlier offers, the prospect of better bargains in the days ahead and the ease of e-commerce drained much of the excitement from the holiday shopping season’s much-hyped kickoff. Frequent deals throughout the month […]
U.S. shoppers shatter Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending records TICKER NEWS Source link