Total Halloween spending should reach a record $12.2 billion in 2023, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics. A record number of people surveyed, 73%, will...
Amazon announced a $1.3 billion investment to hire 250,000 people for full-time, part-time, and seasonal fulfillment center and transportation jobs across the United States. Pay increases for customer fulfillment and transportation employees will bring the average pay...
Mastercard SpendingPulse forecasts a 3.7% year-over-year, U.S. retail sales increase for the 2023 holiday season. The forecast for the period of November 1 through December 24 excludes the automotive category. Key trends to watch in 2023 include, according to...
According to a forecast released by AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, holiday season sales in the United States should grow from 3% to 6% year over year. Although American consumers have remained financially resilient during 2023, inflation, higher interest...
Amazon announced Fall Prime Day will take place October 10 to 11, showcasing what the company said are some of its best holiday deals. As major retailers have launched initiatives to capture and even encourage early holiday shopping, Amazon has gone to market...
