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NRF: Halloween spending to hit new heights

NRF: Halloween spending to hit new heights

WASHINGTON – A record proportion of the U.S. population (73%)  is celebrating Halloween this year and the celebrants will spend an all-time high $12.2 billion on costumes, parties, decorations and candy, according to an annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics on behalf of the National Retail Federation. Last year’s survey indicated that the

BTS spending expected to exceed $41 billion

WASHINGTON — Consumers are expected to spend record sums this year on back-to-school and back-to-college shopping, according to the annual survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. BTS spending is expected to reach $41.5 billion, up from $36.9 billion last year and the previous high of $37.1 billion in 2021.

Back-to-class shopping expected to reach record levels

Back-to-class shopping expected to reach record levels

WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend record amounts for both back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-school spending is expected to reach an unparalleled $41.5 billion, up from $36.9 billion last year and the previous high of

NRF: Record numbers turn out to shop

WASHINGTON — A record 196.7 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The total number of shoppers grew by nearly 17 million from 2021 and is

NRF: More consumers seeking bargains this Easter

NRF: More consumers seeking bargains this Easter

WASHINGTON – Eighty percent of Americans plan to celebrate Easter this year and will collectively spend $20.8 billion to mark the holiday, according to a survey released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That projected figure is down slightly from last year’s forecast of $21.6 billion. “Consumers are eager to

Valentine’s Day spending to hit $23.9 billion

Valentine’s Day spending to hit $23.9 billion

WASHINGTON  – Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Following the historic level of consumer spending over the winter holidays, it appears

NRF: Thanksgiving weekend shopping tops forecasts

NRF: Thanksgiving weekend shopping tops forecasts

WASHINGTON – Nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers have adapted and enticed customers with a number of incentives throughout November. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend remains a significant

NRF foresees busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers

NRF foresees busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers

WASHINGTON – Nearly 2 million more people than last year are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “We’re expecting another record-breaking holiday season this year and Thanksgiving weekend will play a major role as

Record back-to-school season expected

Record back-to-school season expected

WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The pandemic forced parents and their school-aged children to quickly adapt to

NRF expects robust Easter spending

NRF expects robust Easter spending

WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to results of the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 79% of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend a collective $21.6 billion, down slightly from

NRF: Consumers to spend less this holiday season

NRF: Consumers to spend less this holiday season

WASHINGTON – Consumers expect to spend a bit less this holiday season, according to the annual survey released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Most of that decline will stem from consumers making less use of holiday sales for non-gift purchases. Buying presents for friends and family will still be

Online classes impact back-to-school spending

Online classes impact back-to-school spending

WASHINGTON – Parents are spending more on computers and other electronic gear because they increasingly think at least some of their children’s classes this fall will happen online, the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics said Monday. “Consumers still face a great deal of uncertainty even as school begins to start and are