Commerce

Available retail spaces continued to be absorbed in the final quarter of 2025.

Spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to remain high this year, but a significant portion of consumers say they have reduced or stopped buying holiday gifts.

Nearly half of 2025 holiday shoppers spent more than they did last year – and in-store visits remained central to their plans.

Nearly half of consumers who attempt to return a product end up abandoning the process due to friction.

Total retail spending held steady in December as consumers continued to spend, but they also made it clear —through reduced demand — that they have limitations.

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy balances its desire to maintain a robust economy and full employment with its desire to limit inflation.