Consumer News Consumer Tastes In Flux As Another Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

If consumer sentiment is so low, why is a record holiday shopping season expected?

Since the pandemic, consumer sentiment has been in the dumps. But the economy has been growing. Retailers are seeing high traffic this holiday season and one national group is forecasting the ... Read More

QR code scams surge as holiday shopping season approaches

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — QR code scams surge as holiday shopping season approaches QR codes have become ubiquitous in restaurants, stores and marketing campaigns, but a troubling trend is emerging: ... 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

Clark Howard: Be vigilant against fake online stores as holiday shopping season approaches

As the holiday shopping season approaches, consumers are urged to be vigilant against fake online stores that mimic well-known brands. These fraudulent websites often entice shoppers with seemingly ... Read More

Retail Workforce Anxiety Mounts as Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

Retail and logistics workers are facing heightened strain as the holiday shopping season ramps up, with labor advocates warning that economic uncertainty, aggressive use of AI for scheduling and ... Read More

Holiday charity scams surge as donation season peaks

TULSA, Okla. — As the holiday season approaches, charitable donation requests flood inboxes, mailboxes and phone lines. While many are legitimate appeals from worthy causes, scammers are exploiting ... Read More