Fiserv: December small business sales increase to close out 2025Late-season holiday shopping helped sales at small businesses rise in December. Survey: Holiday spending debt reached $1,223 on averageHoliday spending took a toll on many Americans, with a large number taking on some debt to afford gifts. Survey: Consumers still searching for deals – with help from AI Consumers are leaning on artificial intelligence tools to help them find the best prices. Mastercard SpendingPulse: Holiday sales up 3.9%, fueled by e-commerce, apparel U.S. consumers combined in-store visits with online browsing to secure the best promotions and maximize convenience this holiday season. ICSC: Shoppers to flock to physical stores in final days before Christmas Nearly nine-in-10 consumers plan to partake in last minute holiday shopping at physical stores. EXCLUSIVE: How Labubu popularity reveals broader collectible trends The "it" product of this holiday season is the current peak in a bigger wave of consumer interest in popular collectible products. Returns are rising – here’s why Consumers are returning purchases at growing rates, with a few key drivers. 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. Survey: One-third of consumers spend more when using digital wallets Led by younger demographics, digital wallet usage is becoming more common among American consumers. Survey: Consumers lean on AI for product research, online shopping help As artificial intelligence becomes more commonplace, consumers are increasingly open to using the technology for online shopping. Numerator: Top holiday toy categories include... Price is top of mind for toy shoppers this holiday season. Numerator: Baby boomers spend $21K at stores annually Baby boomers’ share of U.S. retail sales is decreasing. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
