Import cargo volume winding down as holidays approachWith most imported holiday season merchandise already here, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023. Survey: Consumers buy less, opt for private brands to save moneyA large majority of Americans are buying fewer products overall, and a sizeable number of consumers have switched to private label brands to save money. How do consumers view shipping costs ahead of the holidays? With consumers beginning their holiday shopping, shipping prices are playing a key role. Black Friday spending expected to increase while shoppers hunt for deals In an effort to save on gifts ahead of the holidays, the average spend on Black Friday is expected to increase between 3-22% compared to 2022, according to a new survey. Survey: Many consumers 'dreading' holiday spending Nearly half of Americans are “dreading” the holidays this year due to increased costs. Economic headwinds will cool holiday sales in 2023 A meager rise of 3% is expected due to resumed student loan payments and low savings rates. Overall story for holiday season 'looks very good,' says NRF economist Every retail holiday season since the pandemic has been unique, and that will be the case again this year. Almost all Gen Z consumers engage in these shopping behaviors Gen Z consumers have some particular habits when it comes to shopping. Shipping and returns are a big deal for holiday shoppers A new survey reveals shipping and returns policies factor heavily into holiday purchase choices. How likely are holiday shoppers to use loyalty programs? A new survey reveals that some consumers segments are more likely to rely on loyalty programs for holiday shopping than others. First Previous 73 74 75 76 77 Next Last
