NRF: Retail sales grow in February for fifth consecutive monthRetail sales grew again in February on both a month over month and year over year basis. The top shopping app of 2025 is…One shopping app showed impressively explosive growth in sales, downloads and valuations during 2025. Study: The states that spend the most — and least — on groceries are... Consumers in Southern states spend the most on groceries, while those in the Northeast spend the least. Exclusive: Return rates sharply increased during 2025 holiday season New data indicates the year-over-year increase in holiday spending was dwarfed by the rate of growth in holiday purchases that got returned. Adobe: AI, social media use by Super Bowl viewers is growing Super Bowl-related consumer behavior is generally trending similarly to last year, with some notable exceptions. ICSC: Majority of shoppers visited physical retail for 2025 holiday shopping Nearly half of 2025 holiday shoppers spent more than they did last year – and in-store visits remained central to their plans. EXCLUSIVE: How much are GLP-1 users cutting food and liquor spending? The rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy is having an impact on consumer dining and drinking habits. Survey: Data transparency remains top concern for online shoppers An overwhelming majority of consumers shopped online during the holiday season, but concerns still remain about how retail brands are using their data. Survey: Majority of social media purchases fueled by online influencers Social influencers are continuing to play a key role in what consumers purchase through social media. Pacsun debuts new 'Community Hub' digital platform Ahead of its planned store expansion, Pacsun is rolling out a new app. EXCLUSIVE: Consumer holiday budgeting plans include AI Holiday shoppers are feeling the strain of the economy and are responding with a variety of tactics, including the use of artificial intelligence. Holiday shoppers are adapting to the economy — here's how The vast majority of consumers are making changes to their holiday shopping plans to address economic issues. First Previous 2 3 4 Next Last