Online Holiday Sales Surge 8.7% to $241.4 Billion
Online holiday sales surged 8.7% to $241.4 billion, driven by deep discounts and the rise of AI-powered shopping assistants; Adobe Analytics data shows a 1% price drop boosted demand by 1%, adding $2.25 billion in spending.
Online Holiday Sales Surge 8.7% to $241.4 Billion
Online holiday sales surged 8.7% to $241.4 billion, driven by deep discounts and the rise of AI-powered shopping assistants; Adobe Analytics data shows a 1% price drop boosted demand by 1%, adding $2.25 billion in spending.
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40% Bias Score
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November 2024
Spanish retail sales grew 1% year-on-year in November 2024, slower than October's 3.4% and below forecasts, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, year-to-date growth stands at 1.5%, with Q3 showing strong gains in consumer and tech goods.
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November 2024
Spanish retail sales grew 1% year-on-year in November 2024, slower than October's 3.4% and below forecasts, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, year-to-date growth stands at 1.5%, with Q3 showing strong gains in consumer and tech goods.
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24% Bias Score
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
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48% Bias Score
Weak UK Retail Sales in November Despite Early Black Friday Discounts
Great Britain's November retail sales rose a meager 0.2% month-on-month, defying economists' 0.5% prediction and highlighting weak consumer spending; clothing sales plummeted 2.6%, hitting a low since January 2022, while food and household goods showed modest growth.
Weak UK Retail Sales in November Despite Early Black Friday Discounts
Great Britain's November retail sales rose a meager 0.2% month-on-month, defying economists' 0.5% prediction and highlighting weak consumer spending; clothing sales plummeted 2.6%, hitting a low since January 2022, while food and household goods showed modest growth.
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16% Bias Score
Holiday Decor Spending Surges as Consumers Shift Priorities
Amid rising costs, consumers are prioritizing holiday decorations over gifts, with spending on home-related items and decorations up 22% year-over-year to \$181 per respondent in a Deloitte survey, prompting retailers to offer diverse, value-driven options.
Holiday Decor Spending Surges as Consumers Shift Priorities
Amid rising costs, consumers are prioritizing holiday decorations over gifts, with spending on home-related items and decorations up 22% year-over-year to \$181 per respondent in a Deloitte survey, prompting retailers to offer diverse, value-driven options.
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40% Bias Score
Weak Chinese Retail Sales Drag Down European Markets
Weak Chinese retail sales growth of 3% year-on-year in November, significantly below expectations, triggered a downturn in European stock markets, impacting consumer and growth-sensitive sectors like luxury goods and energy, with shares of companies such as TotalEnergies and BHP declining.
Weak Chinese Retail Sales Drag Down European Markets
Weak Chinese retail sales growth of 3% year-on-year in November, significantly below expectations, triggered a downturn in European stock markets, impacting consumer and growth-sensitive sectors like luxury goods and energy, with shares of companies such as TotalEnergies and BHP declining.
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40% Bias Score
Next to Hike Prices After Labour's Tax Increase
Next plans a 1% price hike due to £67 million increased wage costs from Labour's tax policies, impacting sales and potentially UK growth, despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance.
Next to Hike Prices After Labour's Tax Increase
Next plans a 1% price hike due to £67 million increased wage costs from Labour's tax policies, impacting sales and potentially UK growth, despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance.
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60% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Walmart, Holiday Sales Surge, Record Credit Card Debt
The CFPB is cracking down on unfair credit card practices, suing Walmart and Branch for allegedly forcing drivers into costly accounts, while holiday retail sales surged 3.8%, exceeding expectations; average U.S. credit card debt reached \$1.166 trillion.
CFPB Sues Walmart, Holiday Sales Surge, Record Credit Card Debt
The CFPB is cracking down on unfair credit card practices, suing Walmart and Branch for allegedly forcing drivers into costly accounts, while holiday retail sales surged 3.8%, exceeding expectations; average U.S. credit card debt reached \$1.166 trillion.
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16% Bias Score
UK Retail Sales Underwhelm in November Despite Black Friday
UK retail sales rose a smaller-than-expected 0.2% in November, despite Black Friday discounts, due to a sharp drop in clothing sales and tough trading conditions; sales remain below pre-pandemic levels.
UK Retail Sales Underwhelm in November Despite Black Friday
UK retail sales rose a smaller-than-expected 0.2% in November, despite Black Friday discounts, due to a sharp drop in clothing sales and tough trading conditions; sales remain below pre-pandemic levels.
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20% Bias Score
China's Consumer Promotion Boosts Five Key Cities
During November, five major Chinese cities organized 4,000 consumer promotion events, involving 20,000 businesses, to stimulate demand and showcase China's international consumption centers, boosting the 'early-bird economy' and contributing to the national economic recovery strategy.
China's Consumer Promotion Boosts Five Key Cities
During November, five major Chinese cities organized 4,000 consumer promotion events, involving 20,000 businesses, to stimulate demand and showcase China's international consumption centers, boosting the 'early-bird economy' and contributing to the national economic recovery strategy.
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40% Bias Score
US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.
US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.
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44% Bias Score
China's November Economic Data: Mixed Signals Amidst Policy Shift
China's November economic data showed a 3% rise in retail sales (below forecasts), a 5.4% increase in industrial production (above forecasts), and a continued 10.4% decline in real estate investment; the government announced plans for proactive fiscal tools and moderately loose monetary policies to ...
China's November Economic Data: Mixed Signals Amidst Policy Shift
China's November economic data showed a 3% rise in retail sales (below forecasts), a 5.4% increase in industrial production (above forecasts), and a continued 10.4% decline in real estate investment; the government announced plans for proactive fiscal tools and moderately loose monetary policies to ...
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48% Bias Score