Halloween Spending Set to Break Records

Halloween Spending Set to Break Records

Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, up from last year’s $11.6 billion and the previous record of $12.2 set in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights and...
NRF Predicts Record Easter Spending

NRF Predicts Record Easter Spending

An annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics reveals consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on Easter this year, surpassing the $22.4 billion spent in 2024. Around 79% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Easter...
Inflation Hits Highest Point in 40 Years

Inflation Hits Highest Point in 40 Years

The inflation rate topped 9.1% in June, the highest percentage since 1981, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index was up 1.3% in June on top of the 1.0% increase in May. The energy index was up 7.5%, contributing to nearly half of...