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US holiday spending increases 4.2 percent in the run up to Christmas

Although 2025 has been a difficult year for many retailers, one thing doesn’t appear to have changed much - consumers ‘appetite for holiday shopping. Preliminary data from Visa indicates that overall holiday retail spending grew 4.2 percent year over year across all payment types, including cash and checks. The data, taken from the global...

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Close to 9 in 10 consumers plan to shop before Christmas

With the final countdown for the 2025 holiday shopping season set to begin, this week is likely to be a real success for retailers, with nearly nine in 10 American consumers planning to shop in the two weeks leading up to Christmas, according to new data from ICSC. The organization's 2025 Super Saturday Survey, conducted online from December 10...

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Thanksgiving weekend sees record numbers as promotions sway consumers

A record number of shoppers were reported to have turned out for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, as compelling promotions and an extended five-day window encouraged engagement. The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey, released alongside Prosper Insights & Analytics, recorded 202.9 million consumers across Thanksgiving Day...

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Skims to venture into live entertainment for the holiday season

Kim Kardashian is to host a shoppable holiday livestream event on her own TikTok channel for her solutions-oriented lifestyle and apparel brand Skims for the holiday season. The move will see Kardashian, co-founder and chief creative officer of Skims, teaming up with OBB Media, the next-gen studio behind ‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina...

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Snapchat launches festive AR retail experience

Social media platform Snapchat, which has more than 900 million monthly active users, has unveiled a festive retail experience in augmented reality (AR), designed to bring holiday shopping to life through immersive and interactive digital boutiques. The inaugural Snapchat Winter Village launches in collaboration with luxury fashion brand Boss,...

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6 Takeaways for Retailers to Achieve a Winning Holiday Season

The kick-off for the holiday shopping season has begun, with Black Friday well underway and Cyber Monday just around the corner. As shoppers across the nation get into the festive season and begin the hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, one key message emerges. While it’s not secret that shoppers receive countless marketing...

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Black Friday 2025: How EU and US brands are reshaping discount strategies

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, fashion retailers throughout the EU and US are moving into a discounting period defined by caution, compressed shopping calendars and tighter margins. Despite improved consumer sentiment, data platforms like Deloitte and PwC are projecting a year-over-year decline in holiday spending, pushing brands to...

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Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending

Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in the world's biggest economy about stubborn inflation, tariffs and the knock-on effects of the government shutdown. "Consumers remain pretty concerned about inflation and, there's no doubt, about where prices are going," Mark Mathews, chief...

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US holiday sales forecast to surpass one trillion dollars for first time

The US’ National Retail Federation (NRF) has outlined its annual holiday forecast for the November and December shopping season, during which it is anticipating record figures despite notable headwinds throughout the year. According to the organisation, retail sales for the final two months of 2025 will grow between 3.7 and 4.2 percent compared...

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Why retail’s future depends on loyalty, not discounts

Black Friday and its many global offshoots are no longer the shopping phenomena they once were. Participation remains high, but enthusiasm is fading. According to new YouGov data, 35 percent of British consumers say they are less interested in mega sales than they were a few years ago. The reasons are telling: 63 percent cite misleading...

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Father’s Day spending to reach record $24 billion

Father’s Day spending is set to reach a record-breaking 24 billion dollars this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This number is up from 22.4 billion dollars last year and is more than the former record of 22.9 billion dollars in 2023. “Americans are embracing meaningful traditions and...

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US retail sales up 3.8% this holiday season according to Mastercard SpendingPulse

This Christmas season proved to be a merry one for US retailers, with retail sales increasing 3.8 percent year on year from November 1 to December 24, according to insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse. "The holiday shopping season revealed a consumer who is willing and able to spend but driven by a search for value as can be seen by...