Articles by Dan Shepard
Record Percentage of Americans Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, Spending $392 on Average
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Thanksgiving 2020 is a blur for many families who decided to scale things back or cancel the holiday altogether because of the coronavirus pandemic. But... read more
Where Working Families With a Child Have the Best Shot at a Livable Wage
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Making ends meet can be difficult. But with a federal minimum wage of $7.25, it may be an impossible task for some — especially those... read more
Consumers Primed to Purchase Big-Ticket Items in Coming Months
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
While the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people shop, U.S. shoppers appear willing to throw down some bucks — particularly for larger purchases —... read more
Where — and How Much — Consumers Plan to Shop This Holiday Season
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Financial strain, global supply chain disruptions and labor and inventory shortages might make it harder for consumers to check off items on their holiday gift... read more
Average Holiday Spending Expected to Jump 5%, Driven by Higher-Income Households
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
While retail sales unexpectedly increased in September, whether that trend will spill over to the holidays remains to be seen. According to Deloitte's annual holiday... read more