Survey: Gen Z to keep shopping in January, FebruaryEven after the holidays, consumers are expected to remain active in the first two months of the year. Survey: Instant or fast refunds spur repeat orderingMuch like shipping speeds, consumers are keen on receiving refunds from retailers in a timely manner. Coresight Research: Consumers show AI voice preferences Who a consumer is can have a large impact on how they want their artificial intelligence voice assistant to sound. Fiserv: December small business sales increase to close out 2025 Late-season holiday shopping helped sales at small businesses rise in December. Survey: Holiday spending debt reached $1,223 on average Holiday 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. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
