Consumer electronics sales weak in 2024; rebound expected in...Consumer technology sales are expected to decrease slightly this year, according to new data from Circana. Circana: Value-driven consumers spending on ‘little luxuries;’ hot sellers are… Year-over-year discretionary and non-discretionary retail spending continued to steady into summer as consumers remained focused on value but also willing to splurge. Circana: What retailers can expect from back-to-school footwear sales When it comes to back-to-school shopping, K-12 parents may opt to buy school essentials before buying their child a new pair of shoes. Private brands make record gains in first half of year Private label products reached new heights in the first half of 2024. Older consumers continue to lead spending in 2024 U.S. retail sales data showed signs of spending stabilization in May, despite inconsistencies between age groups.
