Thursday, 15 October 2026

Holiday shoppers adopt cautious, staggered spending habits
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Holiday shoppers adopt cautious, staggered spending habits

Holiday shoppers in 2026 are adopting cautious spending habits, with 65.7% starting purchases before Thanksgiving but younger buyers delaying more than older de

By Cressida Foxley  •  October 14, 2026
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Holiday shoppers adopt cautious, staggered spending habits
Small Baths

Holiday shoppers adopt cautious, staggered spending habits

Holiday shoppers in 2026 are adopting cautious spending habits, with 65.7% starting purchases before Thanksgiving but younger buyers…

By Cressida Foxley  •  14/10/2026
Ikea shrinks Chicago store for smaller, urban-friendly format
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Ikea shrinks Chicago store for smaller, urban-friendly format

IKEA shrinks its Chicago store to a smaller, urban-friendly format in Naperville, adapting to evolving consumer behavior and…

By Cressida Foxley  •  13/10/2026
Retail sales rise despite consumer cost pressures
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Retail sales rise despite consumer cost pressures

Retail sales rose despite consumer cost pressures, reaching $560.8 billion in September, up 4.05% from last year.

By Dorothea Pembridge  •  12/10/2026
U.S. port imports cool after record peak season
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U.S. port imports cool after record peak season

U.S. port imports cool after a record peak season in 2026, with August handling 2.3 million TEUs—a slight…

By Imogen Whitstable  •  11/10/2026
Holiday Sales Exceed $1.7 Trillion Amid Affordability Concerns
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Holiday Sales Exceed $1.7 Trillion Amid Affordability Concerns

Holiday sales are set to exceed $1.7 trillion in 2026, as 88% of U.S. adults plan gift and…

By Dorothea Pembridge  •  10/10/2026
Helen of Troy Q2 Earnings Surge on Home & Outdoor
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Helen of Troy Q2 Earnings Surge on Home & Outdoor

Helen of Troy's Q2 earnings surged past Wall Street expectations, driven by strong Home & Outdoor segment performance.…

By Dorothea Pembridge  •  09/10/2026
Secondhand Shopping Surges as Budget Essential Globally
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Secondhand Shopping Surges as Budget Essential Globally

Secondhand shopping is becoming a global budget essential, with U.S. consumers leading the trend, according to eBay's 2026…

By Cressida Foxley  •  08/10/2026
Neighborhood Intelligence Appoints Interim CFO from Alvarez & Marsal
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Neighborhood Intelligence Appoints Interim CFO from Alvarez & Marsal

Neighborhood Intelligence appoints Paul Kosturos as interim CFO from Alvarez & Marsal following Brian LaRose's departure, aiming to…

By Cressida Foxley  •  07/10/2026
València Design Event Explores Future of Living Spaces
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València Design Event Explores Future of Living Spaces

València Inspira Diseño 2026 reimagines the future of living spaces at Feria Valencia from 28 September to 1…

By Imogen Whitstable  •  06/10/2026
Florida Beach House Features Greek Inspired Poolscape
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Florida Beach House Features Greek Inspired Poolscape

A Florida beach house with a stunning Greek inspired poolscape and interior design.

By Dorothea Pembridge  •  05/10/2026