Articles by Jackie Lam
Consumers Primed to Purchase Big-Ticket Items in Coming Months
November 11, 2021
While the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people shop, U.S. shoppers appear willing to throw down some bucks — particularly for larger purchases —... read more
Where — and How Much — Consumers Plan to Shop This Holiday Season
November 4, 2021
Financial strain, global supply chain disruptions and labor and inventory shortages might make it harder for consumers to check off items on their holiday gift... read more
Average Holiday Spending Expected to Jump 5%, Driven by Higher-Income Households
November 2, 2021
While retail sales unexpectedly increased in September, whether that trend will spill over to the holidays remains to be seen. According to Deloitte’s annual holiday... read more
86% of U.S. Consumers Share Same Holiday Shopping Concerns
October 28, 2021
Due to global supply chain disruptions and shipping delays, consumers have been warned to do their holiday shopping as early as possible. Otherwise, Santa will... read more
Consumers Beware: ’Tis the Season for Online Holiday Shopping Scams
October 26, 2021
While consumers were already shopping more online, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend even more. But cyber thieves abound, and online shopping can come with... read more