Small Business December 1, 2025
Sales on Black Friday rose from a year earlier, according to a key data provider — a sign that U.S. consumers are continuing to spend despite persistent economic concerns.
Small Business October 28, 2025
Consumer spending for this Halloween is expected to be in the billions in various categories, but one category in particular is coming up just shy of that billion-dollar mark.
Economy October 16, 2025
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.
Small Business September 25, 2025
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 2.9% and 3.4% in 2025, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast.
Small Business September 19, 2025
The figure is up from $11.6 billion last year and exceeds the previous $12.2 billion record set in 2023.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.