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Holiday blues? Here’s what consumers say about holiday shopping plans

The NRF projects consumers will spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. The amount is the second highest in the survey’s 23-year ... Read More

Why Gen Z Is Breaking the Mold on Holiday Spending by Choosing to Save

A variety of economic factors could have a significant impact on Gen Z spending habits in the upcoming holiday season and impact overall spending numbers. Read More

Half of Shoppers Are Planning To Spend Less This Holiday Season: How Will That Affect the Economy and Your Wallet?

“The slowdown would be an indication that households are feeling financially constrained,” Winegarden said. “The consequences from those constraints will likely be slower job growth, less seasonal ... Read More

To help Burlington County families amid rising holiday costs, consider Give A Christmas

In light of tariffs and inflation, holiday shopping for 2025 may look a bit different. Officially, the holiday shopping season is considered to be the period between Nov. 1 and Dec. 25. And whether ... Read More

Holiday spending outlook upbeat despite consumer strain

Tariffs and inflation are pressuring consumers' wallets, but that's not deterring them from spending. It is pushing purchases earlier into the shopping season. Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Tariffs and Inflation Are Threatening Holiday Shopping

The most wonderful time of the year might not be all that wonderful for shoppers, as inflation and tariffs impact the holidays in a way the Grinch could only dream about. From tree shortages to higher ... Read More

Shoppers in California plan to splurge this holiday season — out of fear

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shoppers are expected to boost holiday spending 4.6% this year, but not from confidence — they’re buying now to ... Read More

Inflation is at 3%: Here's How Much More Holiday Shopping Will Cost You

You've likely heard the numbers thrown around in news reports and political debates: inflation is at 3%. But what does that figure, from the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, actually mean for ... Read More

How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping?

Rising prices have been top of mind for consumers for several years, especially coming off the high inflation after the pandemic. Now, rising global tensions in 2025, including new tariffs, are ... Read More