KPMG: Holiday shoppers to spend more this year due to inflation; top 3 concerns are … Shoppers’ average holiday spending will be higher this year than last but it won’t be enough to dent the impact of inflation. WSJ: Retail real estate is having a big yearWith new construction at a low point, shopping centers are packed with new tenants--even as recessionary winds begin to blow, says the nation’s leading business journal. Study: Holiday shoppers to start early; looking to save Saving money will be top of mind for this year’s holiday shoppers. NRF: Consumers still spending; a recession would likely be ‘mild’ Concerns about high inflation and the Federal Reserve interest rate hikes intended to bring it under control, haven’t stopped consumers from spending. Jungle Scout: U.S. consumers to change holiday shopping plans this year — here’s how Rising prices have caused more than half (55%) of consumers to change their holiday gifting and shopping plans this year — and starting early appears to be one way they’re doing it. Consumer confidence rises to five month high U.S. consumer confidence rose in September for the second consecutive month amid lowering gas prices and a healthy job market. NPD forecasts bigger emphasis on in-store shopping this holiday season Look for changes to when, where and how consumers shop this holiday season. Study reveals where consumers will reduce spending A new survey reveals where consumers plan to cut back their spending in the coming months. Survey: Half-full offices will hurt restaurants less than other retailers The old saying “there is no free lunch” may find less validity in the remote-worker generation. Survey: Black Friday, Cyber Monday lose luster with holiday shoppers The timing of when consumers will do their holiday shopping is shifting from years past. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last