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

Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year. Read More

Small Businesses Sound Alarm Ahead of Holiday Season

Businesses are anxious over how inflation, tariffs and consumer confidence will impact them during the crucial shopping period. Read More

US consumers expect higher prices this holiday season

This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. U.S. consumers anticipate spending $847 on average this ... Read More

New consumer holiday shopping trends reveal how small businesses can plan for the season

For small business owners, the holidays are crucial to their success. This year is no different, as small businesses expect holiday shopping to contribute nearly half (47%) of ... Read More

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Retailers are facing a tough equation as they head into the all-important holiday shopping season — this time over DEI initiatives. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Companies ... Read More

US holiday package deliveries to rise 5% from 2024, ShipMatrix forecasts

LOS ANGELES, Sept 29 (Reuters) - U.S. delivery companies are on track to handle 2.3 billion packages this holiday season, 5% more than last year, as an extra shopping day helps offset the drag from ... Read More

Holiday shopping starting earlier, consumers more frugal

Holiday shopping is kicking off earlier than ever, as consumers brace for the impact of 2025 tariffs, rising prices and item shortages. According to a new nationwide survey from Shopkick by Trax, more ... Read More