ICSC: Consumer holiday spending on goods, services in big YOY increasesHoliday 2021 was one for the record books despite slower December sales. NRF: Holiday sales rise 14% to beat forecast; apparel sales up 33%The retail industry closed out the year with a record holiday season that included double-digit year-over-year growth in most categories. Visa’s U.S. Spending Momentum Index closes on high note in December Consumer spending ended the year on a strong note. Salesforce: U.S. online holiday sales pass $250 billion in 2021 Salesforce data shows a further acceleration in digital shopping adoption for the 2021 holiday season. Adobe: Online spending sets records for holiday, and for full year 2021 Online holiday sales hit a new record, fueled in part by higher prices on a wide range of goods. Seasonal Recap: Retail holiday hiring down 7% Despite record need, high demand and, in some cases, signing bonuses, retail employers struggled to fill holiday jobs in 2021. Big Lots’ ambitious long-term growth outlook includes 500 net store openings Big Lots is thinking big. Mastercard: Retail sales strong in December, capping robust holiday season Retail sales in December closed out the year on a high note. Survey: New Year’s resolutions offer retailers opportunity Many consumers plan to spend money to help stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions. Sensormatic: Holiday store traffic up over last year More consumers shopped in stores this year than last. They also shopped earlier in the season. First Previous 75 76 77 78 79 Next Last
