Holiday Shopping

Adobe forecasts U.S. online holiday spending will hit a record $275 billion this season — up 6.7% from 2025 — but the energy crisis is complicating the picture for retailers.

Quarterly reports from Best Buy, Target, Costco, Kroger, and others will provide a glimpse into consumer spending.

According to a National Retail Federation survey, 72% of retailers have started charging for certain returns this year, up from 66% last year.

More retail sites are integrating AI into the online shopping experience.

As the holiday shopping season continues, artificial intelligence scammers are coming for your wallet.

Most seasonal workers go to the mall. But if you’re willing to brave cold nights on the street, the gig of tree seller could be more lucrative.

Traffic from AI sources like chatbots to retail sites is up nearly 760%, according to Adobe Analytics data.

And more consumers are using AI to help with their holiday shopping.

The typical cycle of taking on debt during Q4 and paying it quickly after the New Year may be more difficult this season as inflation, high rent, and high interest rates challenge consumer wallets.

The National Retail Federation projects 67 million shoppers will visit small businesses this Saturday.