Consumer Trends

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Winter Holidays

Holiday Spending Reflects Consumer Demand

Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items and other non-gift purchases this year.

Consumer Trends

5 key takeaways on the evolving customer journey

Insights on consumer sentiment from the WWD report.

Member-Submitted Research

2022 and Beyond: The Evolving Customer Journey

The NRF participated in a Women’s Wear Daily’s special executive report, sponsored by American Express.

Halloween

Halloween Spending Soars as Celebrations Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high.

Monthly Economic Review

Labor Market Will Play Increasing Role in Economic Outlook

Strong consumer spending has been boosted by government stimulus but will rely on job creation as stimulus subsides.

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Holiday Spending Reflects Consumer Demand

2020 Holiday Season: One for the Record Books

Pandemic made this year's holiday forecast the most challenging

1-800-Flowers offers new ways to observe the holidays

NRF expects holiday sales will grow between 3.6 and 5.2 percent

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