According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales increased 4% in 2024 to a record $994 billion during November and December alone. That make-or-break moment for the retail industry proves ...

U.S. holiday retail spending increased 4.2% year over year, not adjusted for inflation, according to preliminary data from Visa. E-commerce spending jumped 7.8%, though physical stores still captured ...

U.S. shoppers gave retailers an early holiday gift in November, lifting sales far more than forecasters expected and ...

The tone for 2025’s holiday season was set early as forecasts for consumer spending predicted sales would grow healthily, even if underlying volumes didn’t. Shoppers, already pushed close to their ...

Retailers spend billions on holiday promotions to win over shoppers, but most consumers find them confusing or worry they’re illegitimate, eroding trust between brands and consumers, according to a ...

While site visit and other location data from 2025’s holiday shopping season indicates a rough balance of ups and downs for retail, one trend was clear: Consumers took a determined but tight-walleted ...

The holidays have arrived, and consumers have started heading out, or logging in, to engage with their favorite retailers for gifts, parties, and travel, among other seasonal favorites. There’s a lot ...

Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season, blending online and in-store purchases and dining out as a festive tradition. PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS ...

No matter the time of year, the holiday season is always imminent for small businesses. For many companies, the holiday season comprises the bulk of their yearly sales, so preparing early and ...

Moneris said Dec. 23 reached 95 per cent of Black Friday’s transaction volume, driven largely by last-minute holiday shopping ...