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December 19, 2012
ShopperTrak lowers holiday sales forecast

A report released by ShopperTrak revealed a downwardly revised holiday forecast indicating a 2.5% year-over-year sales increase.

November 1, 2012
It’s the Data and Calendar, Not Your Gut This Holiday

By Shelley E. Kohan, RetailNext

September 21, 2012
Countdown for the Holidays

The leaves haven’t even turned yet in my part of the country, but the holiday onslaught is already well under way. Specifically, the annual deluge of forecasts and predictions as retail consultants, analysts, economists and others try to read the tea leaves with regards to the upcoming holiday season.

September 10, 2012
Survey: Retailers bullish about holidays; up hiring plans

Three-fourths (75%) of retailers forecast an increase in holiday sales this year, according to a survey by Hay Group, a global management consultancy.

January 16, 2012
ShopperTrak: Holiday season sales grew 3.5%, foot traffic declined 3.1%

ShopperTrak reported that national retail sales, when compared with the same period last year, rose 3.5% during November and December, while foot traffic decreased 3.1%.

December 22, 2011
“Super Saturday” Spending Breaks Record

By Craig Johnson, Customer Growth Partners

December 14, 2011
NRF survey: Consumers still have more than half of their shopping to do

The Consumer Intentions and Actions survey released by the National Retail Federation and conducted by BIGresearch found that, as of the second week in December, the average person has completed 46.5% of their holiday shopping.

December 14, 2011
ShopperTrak report: Week ending Dec. 10 sales up 10.6%

A report released by ShopperTrak revealed that December holiday sales remain flat year-over-year but are showing signs of growth in the days and weeks ahead.

November 18, 2011
NRF: Gift card spending to reach $27.8 billion this holiday season

Holiday shoppers are expected to spend $155.43 on average for gift cards this season, and total gift-card spending is projected to reach $27.8 billion, according to a survey released Friday by the National Retail Federation.

November 17, 2011
Survey: E-commerce sales to grow to $46.7 billion for holiday 2011

E-commerce sales in the U.S. for the November and December holiday shopping season will rise 16.8% to $46.7 billion in 2011, up from $39.9 billion last year and representing a pace five times faster than total retail industry growth, according to eMarketer.

November 10, 2011
Deloitte holiday survey: Internet ties discounters as top shopping destination

Deloitte’s 26th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends, released Thursday, found that nearly half (48%) of consumers say they most likely will shop for gifts online this holiday season – a 13% increase from last year.

November 1, 2011
ShopperTrak report identifies 10 busiest holiday shopping days

A report released by retail foot traffic counter ShopperTrak identified the 10 holiday shopping days that will make or break the period for retailers.

October 26, 2011
Deloitte survey: Consumers still spending on holidays despite economic concern

Despite concerns about the economy and rising household expenses, nearly three out of five (59%) of consumers will put aside economic worries and spend the same or more this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s 26th annual survey of holiday spending intentions and trends.

October 14, 2011
September retail sales jump 1.1%, beating forecasts

U.S. retail sales in September grew at their fastest pace in six months, beating forecasts and rising 1.1%, the Commerce Department reported.

October 10, 2011
Accenture forecasts ‘careful’ and ‘controlled’ holiday spending

An overwhelming majority (72%) of U.S. consumers expect their holiday spending to be “careful” or “controlled” in 2011, according to Accenture’s annual consumer holiday shopping study.

September 26, 2011
Deloitte forecasts 2.5% to 3% increase in holiday sales

Retailers should expect small gains in 2011 holiday sales, Deloitte forecast on Monday.

September 21, 2011
ICSC: Shopping-center sales will rise 2.2% in 2011

Shopping-center sales in November and December are expected to increase 2.2% relative to the same period a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.

September 21, 2011
ShopperTrak predicts 3% increase in holiday sales

Retail sales will rise 3% percent during November and December compared to the year-ago period, but foot traffic will decrease 2.2%, according to ShopperTrak.

September 12, 2011
Tips for Maximizing E-commerce Holiday Sales

By Diane Buzzeo, CEO, Ability Commerce

January 21, 2011
Survey: Tenants upbeat about 2011

A survey released Friday by Levin Management Corp. said that he majority of shopping center tenants are optimistic about the year ahead.

January 5, 2011
Year-over-year sales up 6.5% for week ending Jan. 1

Year-over-year retail sales increased 6.5% for the week ending Jan. 1, according to ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate, while the company’s Retail Traffic Index (SRTI) reported foot traffic rose 4.1% for the same period.

January 3, 2011
Online Holiday Recap

U.S. consumers spent an estimated $36.4 billion in online purchases during the period Oct. 31 to Dec. 24, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, registering a 15.4% year-over-year increase over the 2009 holiday season.

December 27, 2010
Mastercard holiday wrap-up report: Holiday sales up 5.5%, strongest increase in five years

A report released Tuesday by MasterCard Advisors said that increased spending in most categories produced a strong holiday season for retailers, with e-commerce and apparel faring the best.

December 15, 2010
ShopperTrak: Revised seasonal retail sales expected to increase 4.0%

A better-than-expected retail performance in November should positively impact the holiday shopping season, according to ShopperTrak, prompting the company to revise its holiday season forecast upward.

December 14, 2010
Convergys holiday survey: Big online spending yet to come

A survey released Monday by Convergys said that many consumers have yet to complete their holiday shopping -- and many of those will do that shopping online.

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