This year, retailers were even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there were five fewer ...

The National Retail Federation reported last week that spending between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 is “clearly on track” to reach a ...

Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if ...

Despite a shortened holiday season with fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, consumers managed to maintain strong ...

Consumers are “clearly on track” to smash record-breaking spending levels after doling out as much as $989 billion over the ...

Historically, presidential election years coincide with higher holiday spending because, for consumers, it doesn’t really ...

Gains were ​driven by households earning $100,000​ or more, while retailers and brands ​experienced a pullback by ...

Some retail sectors showed surprising strength in Visa's analysis of holiday spending, including those focused on apparel and home improvements.

Shoppers spent more on apparel, electronics, and jewelry. Americans also ate out more as restaurants received a more than 6% ...

said the holiday shopping season “revealed a consumer who is willing and able to spend but driven by a search for value” as seen by concentrated online spending during the biggest promotional ...