Tag: retail sales


  • Boxing Day sales hit as UK shoppers pause for tax rises

    Boxing Day sales hit as UK shoppers pause for tax rises

    Boxing Day sales face a chill as tax rises dampen consumer confidence British shoppers are expected to shun the Boxing Day sales this year as the political backdrop of higher taxes weighs on household budgets. Barclays has forecast a notable decline in festive spending, with overall sales during the period slipping to about £3.6 billion—roughly…

  • Black Friday: Deep Discounts Target Anxious Shoppers as Holiday Spending Picks Up

    Black Friday: Deep Discounts Target Anxious Shoppers as Holiday Spending Picks Up

    Americans Readying for Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation Fears After a year dominated by tariffs, rising costs of living, and economic uncertainty, many Americans are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday shopping season with a mix of caution and optimism. The traditional punch of Black Friday discounts is expected to draw anxious consumers back into…

  • Black Friday Signals Deep Discounts as Shoppers Brace for the Holidays

    Black Friday Signals Deep Discounts as Shoppers Brace for the Holidays

    Heading into the Holiday Season: A Retail Reset After a year dominated by tariffs and the rising cost of living, American shoppers are preparing to turn their attention to the holiday season with more optimism than fear. Retail analysts say Black Friday could be the start of a sustained stretch of aggressive discounts designed to…