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With prices remaining high, brand loyalty is continuing to decrease among American consumers, according to a new survey.

The vast majority of holiday shoppers plan to shop in-store and online this holiday season, with expected spending projected to be split between the two segments.

Happy Returns’ third annual “Returns Happen” study found that a large majority of consumers rank in-person returns as their No. 1 preferred return option.

Despite September’s solid month-to-month results, consumers are pivoting to slower spending as holiday approaches.

Recent traffic in Greenwich Village and the Lower East Side is sometimes exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Continuing economic pressures did not prevent retail sales from rising month-over-month in September, but year-over-year gains are beginning to slow.

Economic experts share their thoughts on the September sales numbers with Chain Store Age.

A new survey indicates consumer enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday season is at levels not seen since 2019.