Tag: consumer-trends

Holiday Spending to Top $1 Trillion — What Retailers Should Do Now

by Mateo Álvarez | Sep 13, 2026 | AI & Marketing, E-commerce, MarTech | 0

Bain forecasts U.S. holiday retail sales will top $1 trillion as online spending and AI use climb — but inflation will drive much of the nominal increase, forcing retailers to sharpen pricing, promotions and AI strategies.

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Why Broad Discounts Won’t Rescue This Year’s Back-to-School Season — Circana

by Elena Petrova | Aug 20, 2026 | E-commerce, News | 0

Circana’s latest retail data suggest back-to-school spending will be “moderate at best,” with growth concentrated among higher-income shoppers and essentials like school supplies and tech favored over discretionary apparel.

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