Back to College, School Spending Predicted to Hit Record Highs this Year | 2021
Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies
Retail
PayPal Launches its Feature-Rich, Small Business Friendly ‘PayPal Zettle’ | July 2021
PayPal Zettle is available to small businesses across the U.S. beginning today
Research
NRF Survey: Dad’s Day Gift Giving Will Pass $20 Billion
It’s going to be a fun Father’s Day.
Mother’s Day Spending to Total $28.1 Billion | 2021
There is a lot of consumer optimism around Mother’s Day this year.
Average Easter Spending Expected to be Highest on Record | 2021
As more individuals become vaccinated consumers plan to celebrate with families this year..
Retail Sales to Exceed $4.33T in 2021 Says NRF | 2021
Early results show that retail sales in 2020 grew 6.7 percent over 2019 to $4.06 trillion
NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day Dip; However, More Local and Small Business Support|2021
Overall. sales will dip an average of $32 per Valentine’s Day participant.
Holiday
Holiday Shoppers Take Advantage of Early, Online Holiday Weekend Deals
An estimated 186.4 million consumers took advantage of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend including Small Business Saturday.