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UrduHARRISONBURG, Va. — Gone are the days of the holiday shopping season starting on November 1. Shoppers these days begin weeks earlier so that they can spread out the budget, avoid last-minute buying and prevent added stressors, said Tony Kim,…
Tag: holiday shopping season
Economic expert explains why Halloween has already invaded retail stores
Bewildering as the premature arrival of Halloween merchandise might seem, the impetus for retailers to get the jump on a holiday can be readily explained as simple economic behavior. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor of economics, explained what drives these early holiday displays.
Johns Hopkins Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Be Reluctant Spenders
High prices due to inflation will curb consumer spending on gifts and other holiday expenses, predicts Johns Hopkins University economist Jonathan Wright. “High inflation means that real wages of many consumers will have fallen this year which is likely to…
Gen Z Shoppers Likely Driving Some Small Business Shopping Trends
While the numbers aren’t in just yet on how many people supported small businesses over the holiday weekend, a pre-holiday survey from Bankrate predicted more consumers were planning to shop on Small Business Saturday than on Black Friday. If you would…
What You Should Know About Holiday Shopping
Rutgers experts provide insight on ways to save money while focusing on holiday cheer With Black Friday and Cyber Monday upon us, Rutgers experts weigh in on the holiday retail season. What should consumers do over the next month to know they…
How Much Will Inflation Really Influence Spending This Holiday Season?
Almost everything is more expensive these days: Gas prices have reached record highs. Grocery prices are through the roof. And as we approach the holiday season, all that inflation leaves little money for extras like entertainment, travel, or shopping — or does it? For the scoop on how inflation will influence the holidays, we checked in with UNLV hospitality professor, tourism researcher, and consumer behavior expert Amanda Belarmino.
For Retailers, the Holiday Shopping Season Looks Lackluster
University of Maryland marketing expert Jie Zhang explains why retailers don’t have high hopes for bright sales numbers this holiday shopping season.
Consumer trend, game experts available to comment on popularity of games, game shortages during holiday shopping season
INDIANAPOLIS and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — With the coronavirus pandemic impacting sports, movies and other types of public entertainment, more Americans than ever are turning to games to bond with family and friends, or simply to pass the time. But this…
Who’s ready for the holidays? E-commerce, package delivery experts available for your holiday shopping stories
Georgia Tech has experts who can help with your coverage of the unusual 2020 holiday shopping season. They can talk about online shopping, supply chains, the logistics of getting goods to consumers, and how retailers are facing this season, among…
Marketing expert can talk about the economics of the holiday shopping season
Purush Papatla is co-director of the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute.
No surprise here! Unboxing videos fueling tantrums, breeding consumerism
Nearly 80% of kids age 4-10 regularly watch “unboxing videos” in which people, often children, open new presents online. The more they watch, the more likely they are to beg their parents for toys and throw a fit when the answer is no. Researchers are calling for more regulation and urging parents to talk to their kids about them.