September 20, 2023 by MMR
Halloween spending, National Retail Federation, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
August 7, 2023 by MMR
back-to-college, back-to-school, National Retail Federation, NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics
2023, Issue 08-07-2023, Issues
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.
July 13, 2023 by leslie
back-to-college, back-to-school, National Retail Federation, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
December 12, 2022 by MMR
National Retail Federation, NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics, survey
2022, Issue 12-12-2022, Issues
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
March 28, 2022 by MMR
Easter, National Retail Federation, NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
January 31, 2022 by MMR
National Retail Federation, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, Prosper Insights & Analytics, Valentine’s Day
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
November 30, 2021 by MMR
Cyber Monday, National Retail Federation, NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics, Thanksgiving Day
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
November 17, 2021 by MMR
holiday, National Retail Federation, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, Prosper Insights & Analytics, Thanksgiving weekend
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
July 19, 2021 by MMR
back-to-school, National Retail Federation, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Topics
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
March 24, 2021 by MMR
Easter, National Retail Federation, NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics, retail spending
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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
October 21, 2020 by MMR
Christmas shopping, holiday shopping, National Retail Federation, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, Prosper executive vice president of strategy Phil Rist, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines
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
August 18, 2020 by MMR
back-to-school, National Retail Federation, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, NRF’s annual back-to-class surve, Prosper Insights & Analytics
Leading Headlines, Retail News
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