Survey: Most consumers to begin holiday shopping before Black FridayA majority of consumers aren’t planning on waiting until the holiday season to get started on gift shopping this year. Consumer sentiment rises but high prices remain big concernConsumer sentiment rose in July for the second straight month, but remained 11% below a year ago. The cities where consumers spend the most on clothes are... Increases in clothing prices have impacted consumers in some cities more than others. Survey: Consumers expect inflation to impact holiday spending plans Economic uncertainty is expected to make shoppers more diligent when holiday shopping this year. Study: North American retail satisfaction high in Q2 The retail sector scored high marks when it came to consumer satisfaction in the second quarter. Study: Here's where independent retailers are growing fastest... Independent retailers move fast when it comes to viral and consumer trends. Visa: World Cup led to economic boosts in these cities... The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a conclusion on July 19, and to no surprise, the global soccer tournament had a large economic impact on the North American host cities. Survey: Families plan to spend $250 per child on back-to-school supplies Higher prices are pushing families to spend more on back-to-school needs this year. Circle K enters global consumer intelligence partnership Circle K is obtaining artificial intelligence-based local market data from a new collaboration with NielsenIQ. Blue Yonder: Consumers blame high grocery prices on… Almost all consumers are concerned about the rising cost of groceries, and they widely agree on several supply chain-related causes. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last