Our senior economics reporter Steve Leeman is here at Post9 with the numbers. And Steve, this question about how inflation is impacting holiday spending. >> We're calling it inflation the red-nosed reindeer.How it's really leading spending. Uh it's factoring heavily into consumers views on spending this holiday season. The All-American Economic Survey finding it's affecting where people choose to shop and of course how much.Of the thousands people surveyed across the nation, uh here are some of the results ...

-The holiday season, that time of year when the city that never sleeps takes a moment to reflect. Lights twinkle up and down the avenues of New York City, from the posh storefronts down in Soho to the ornate window displays up along Fifth Avenue to the epicenter in between the miracle and magic of Macy's on 34th Street. - Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind. -American retailers seize on the season, hoping to capitalize on that frame of mind, creating something that lasts beyond just the holiday ...

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The rise of online shopping has completely reshaped consumer behavior, offering more convenience and access to nearly any product without the need to step inside a store. As e-commerce grows, traditional department stores continue to vanish, raising the question of whether the retail industry is moving closer to a future where brick-and-mortar shopping becomes extinct. Ongoing economic uncertainty has also made shoppers more cautious of their spending, leading to weakening sales and reduced foot traffic f ...

Core Insights - Cyber Monday 2023 saw record online spending of $14.25 billion, marking a 7.1% increase from the previous year and surpassing Adobe's projection of $14.2 billion [1] - The surge in spending was driven by competitive discounts across various categories, including electronics, toys, and apparel [2] - The overall online spending from November 1 to December 1 reached $137.4 billion, a 7.2% increase year-over-year, with significant contributions from Black Friday and Cyber Monday [8] Discounts and Consumer Behavior - Discounts on electronics reached up to 31%, toys up to 28%, and apparel up to 25%, with specific items like computers, televisions, and furniture seeing discounts of 23%, 22%, and 19% respectively [2][3] - Retailers utilized aggressive discounting strategies to stimulate online demand, leading to earlier shopping patterns and increased competition between Black Friday and Cyber Monday [5] - Adobe forecasts that discounts will continue, albeit at reduced levels, into the first week of December, with toys seeing up to 23% off and electronics and apparel at 20% and 19% respectively [6] Payment Trends - The rise in "buy now, pay later" platforms indicates consumers are seeking flexible payment options to manage their budgets, with this method driving $1.03 billion in online spending on Cyber Monday, a 4.2% increase year-over-year [10]

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The holiday shopping blitz is officially in full swing. What are you hoping to get for the holidays. >> A robot toy.It's been good. I'm hoping to get maybe like a Apple Watch. >> And shoppers are poised to break records.Sales were up 4.1% on Black Friday compared to last year. The popular purchases, jewelry, and apparel. >> Well, the Super Bowl, as we like to call it, uh was was very strong yesterday.We saw a lot of traffic, but more important than traffic, I think, are bags. >> And this holiday season, ret ...

exchange at the big board today. It's MX celebrating small business Saturday tomorrow of course at the NASDAQ. It's e-commerce platform Shopify [music] celebrating Black Friday.Harley was on squawk today talking about some of these year- end trends. >> Look, I think that overall the the forecast look good for growth this year on on online shopping, on inperson shopping. The question is just who are the winners and losers like always when it comes to retail because There are promotions.There are tariffs. The ...

Holiday Shopping Trends - Luxury goods are expected to see a recovery during the Black Friday season, with an increase in consumer spending [1] - In-store shopping is making a comeback, with most shoppers planning to shop both in-store and online [2] - Consumers want to touch and feel products, experience retail, and receive personalized help in-store [2] - Hybrid shopping, across multiple channels, is becoming the norm, with consumers using AI in their shopping journeys [3] AI in Retail - Approximately 50% of consumers plan to use AI during the holiday season, primarily for initial shopping research and inspiration [4] - Large language models are changing the potential shopping journey, requiring retailers to strategize for AI search [7] Retail Challenges and Strategies - Retailers have largely settled into a "new norm" regarding tariffs, absorbing some costs into their margins and passing some onto consumers [8][9] - Retailers are working to meet consumer expectations for discounts and promotions during the holiday season [9] Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) - The Buy Now Pay Later trend has stabilized, balancing with the desire for in-store shopping benefits [11]