Placer.ai: Salt Lake City, Indianapolis among top markets for 2026Five metro areas have been determined as having the most consumer momentum going into 2026. Circana: Retail closed 2025 with 2% dollar growth, flat unit demandTotal retail spending held steady in December as consumers continued to spend, but they also made it clear —through reduced demand — that they have limitations. 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: Gen Z to keep shopping in January, February Even after the holidays, consumers are expected to remain active in the first two months of the year. Survey: Product reviews play key role for moms' purchasing choices Moms are very often the lead decision makers for family purchases – and product information plays a key role in what they decide to purchase. First Previous 1 2 3
