An estimated 182 million people, 15.7 million more than last year, are planning to shop in-store and online on Thanksgiving weekend this year, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. It …
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Retail sales kept up a long streak of year-over-year gains in October even though the growth rate continued to slow, says Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist, in response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of monthly data …
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Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be tough. National rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Co. recently announced it is launching “Dad Squad,” a new service to help consumers find the perfect gift for the hardest shoppers this holiday season. The purpose …
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Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist, says 2023 could be another record year for holiday spending. “The last few holiday shopping seasons have been filled with unmatched peculiarities for consumers and retailers alike,” Kleinhenz says. In 2020, sales …
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The new year brings new styles and new design trends. Houzz predicts that 2024 will bring back styles from the past to strong visual designs. Here are 10 trends Houzz predicts will be trending in 2024. Blending Backsplashes Visually breaking …
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$966.6 billion. That amount is how much the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts will be spent on gifts and decorations from November 1 to December 31, a 3-4% increase from 2022. NRF’s holiday forecast is based on economic modeling that …
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The holiday season is right around the corner, which means consumers flocking to local stores to check out the latest trends in holiday decor. Consumers who celebrate winter holidays are expected to spend an average of $875 on gifts, decorations, …
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Pet Safety Necklace The NiteHowl Max Rechargeable LED Safety Necklace is a rechargeable, cut-to-size necklace that is uniquely designed for fluffy breeds. Its extra-wide, weather-resistant band lays flat on thick coats and features a full 360 degrees of illumination. Owners …
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