Consumer News Inflation Is Likely To Affect Consumers Holiday Shopping Plans

Buyer's anxiety hits hard this holiday season partly due to inflation, survey says

The holidays are right around the corner, a time usually filled with joy, generosity and celebration. But with inflation still squeezing wallets nationwide, many Americans are feeling less festive ... Read More

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

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

Retailers eye holiday shopping season as consumers tighten belts amid uncertainty

The holiday shopping season is here, but a lot of shoppers are more cautious about spending as the Trump administration pleads for patience on the economy. 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 may increase over last year, but not by much

Deloitte expects 2025 holiday retail sales to grow between 2.9% and 3.4%, reaching up to $1.62 trillion. E-commerce sales are forecast to rise 7% to 9%, totaling as much as $310.7 billion. Steady ... 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

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 consumers will get through the holidays

Tariff and inflation jitters have colored U.S. consumers’ outlook for much of the year, and now the holiday shopping season is commencing with a sense of instability across income levels. This year, ... Read More