Expectations of a recession rose for the second consecutive month.

Lenore Fedow

Concerns about rising prices, politics, and global conflicts continue to dampen consumer outlook.

Lenore Fedow

Gifts that are unique and thoughtful are top of mind this year, according to the annual survey.

Lenore Fedow

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Optimism about the current state of the economy was offset by anxiety around inflation and the political environment.

Lenore Fedow

From bench jewelers to appraisers, Jewelers of America’s updated guide shares an overview of how much industry employees are being paid.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board’s revised January reading suggests consumers did not start off 2024 as confidently as previously thought.

Lenore Fedow

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The Conference Board attributed the upbeat results to slowing inflation and the anticipation of lower interest rates.

Lenore Fedow

The organization shared its predictions on how much consumers will be spending and on whom.

Lenore Fedow

Retail sales also were up about 4 percent for the full year.

Michelle Graff

More optimistic views on the labor market as well as current and future business conditions gave the index a boost.

Lenore Fedow

From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, 200.4 million consumers shopped online and in stores.

Lenore Fedow

Though consumers have started holiday shopping earlier, the organization still predicts a busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers.

Lenore Fedow

Sales will increase compared with last year, though the rate of growth is expected to slow.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board’s monthly index that measures how consumers are feeling declined for the third straight month in October.

Lenore Fedow

Discounts and promotions could persuade consumers to shop earlier this year, the survey found.

Lenore Fedow

The seasonal survey asked consumers how, when, and where they’ll shop for holiday gifts.

Lenore Fedow

Shoppers also expressed concern about rising prices, higher interest rates, and political uncertainty.

Lenore Fedow

According to SpendingPulse, retail sales will increase in November and December but not necessarily for jewelers.

Michelle Graff

From holiday spending to inflation’s impact, here’s what analysts are forecasting for the season.

Lenore Fedow

A cooling labor market and high interest rates are taking a toll on consumer confidence in the U.S.

Lauren McLemore

This is in spite of rising consumer confidence in July.

Lenore Fedow

Consumer spending may shift to services as “revenge spending” on post-pandemic travel slows, said the Conference Board.

Lenore Fedow

Consumers over the age of 55 were particularly pessimistic about the economic outlook.

Lenore Fedow

Shoppers are expected to spend a record high of $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers of America wants to know for its new study, which will be used to update its “Guide to Careers in the Jewelry Industry.”

Michelle Graff