Survey: Consumers expected to increase holiday spending — especially on retail goodsDriven by higher prices, holiday spending is expected to increase this year. Survey: Canadian shoppers plan to curb holiday spendingCanadian holiday shoppers are expected to be more diligent this year as inflation and tariffs continue to alter consumer spending. Survey: Two-thirds of Halloween shopping to take place in stores A majority of Americans are planning on celebrating Halloween this year, with spending expected to remain solid. Deloitte forecasts 2026 holiday sales to grow 4.0% to 4.8% E-commerce is expected to make another strong showing this holiday season. Deloitte: Back-to-school spending to be flat amid growing economic uncertainty Back-to-school spending — not adjusted for inflation — will likely remain flat this as consumers’ concern about the economy heightens. Deloitte: Black Friday-Cyber Monday spending to fall 4% amid financial concerns Shoppers are expected to curtail their spending over the upcoming holiday weekend. Amazon releases generative AI solutions for business customers Amazon Business is launching a number of tools based on its proprietary generative artificial intelligence technology. Deloitte: Average holiday spend to decline 10%; pullback sharpest among Gen Z Consumers are downbeat regarding the economy — and expect higher prices — as they head into the holiday season. Deloitte: CFOs 'on the fence' about state of economy Finance leaders are remaining cautious about the economy with 2026 around the corner. Retailers get uncertainty and an early start for the holidays The "most wonderful time of the year" now begins in September, and this year might be called "most confusing." Deloitte: Holiday sales growth to slow; e-commerce to stay strong As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, holiday sales in the United States are expected to grow at their slowest rate since the pandemic. Deloitte: Back-to-school spending to hit $30.9 billion Despite ongoing concerns about tariffs, consumer spending on back-to-school items is expected to remain roughly steady compared to a year ago. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last