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Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs
March 12, 2026
Consumers have been upping the ante on St. Patrick’s Day lately, with more coming out to celebrate over the past several years. Read on for more about plans for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, spending and more.

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Fashion Tech, AI and The Innovators Shaping Retail’s Next Chapter
December 4, 2025
Consumers want ideas, guidance and moments that feel built around them. A new wave of intelligent tools is starting to meet those expectations and change how people search, compare and decide what to buy.

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National Retail Federation Foundation
NRF Consumer Survey Finds Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion
October 17, 2025
According to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year.


