Oct. 27, 2010 – The National Retail Federation in the U.S. has released
its holiday forecast for 2010 and has also compiled a list of trends
gleaned from the full report. Here's a look at the top ten holiday
consumer trends:
Oct. 27, 2010 – The National Retail Federation in the U.S. has released
its holiday forecast for 2010 and has also compiled a list of trends
gleaned from the full report. Here's a look at the top ten holiday
consumer trends:
#1: Americans [still] aren’t ready to declare an end to the recession.
#2 …But there are all sorts of reasons to be optimistic about the holiday season this year.
#3: Fundamentals are out. Fun is in.
#4: There’s still room for service with a smile.
#5: Forget price. It’s all about value.
#6: Kids today are a walking contradiction. They’re not shopping early but they’ve got an ambitious list of the
stores where they want to make purchases
#7: It’s all about me. Again. People will take advantage of holiday sales to make
non-gift purchases for themselves.
#8: Men are from Mars and women are from Venus when it comes to shopping habits.
#9: The biggest spenders are just one click away. Online shoppers have deep pockets.
#10: One in four smartphone users will use their mobile device to shop for gifts, compare prices and research products.
For a full look at each trend, visit Retail's BIG Blog.
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