The 2019 holiday season posted modest retail sales growth amid a strong consumer economy but challenging calendar. With more economic risks ahead, the 2020 season may be even more challenged for growth.

Positive US macroeconomic conditions will contribute to the first-ever $1 trillion holiday season, but retailers facing a series of headwinds should pay attention to seven key trends that will determine their ultimate success.

2018 was a banner year for US holiday retail sales across both brick-and-mortar and ecommerce. But with more economic uncertainty ahead, the 2019 holiday season is not shaping up to be quite as strong.

In this Valentine's Day edition of "Behind the Numbers," we're digging into the data of love: How do people shop and spend on Valentine's Day gifts? How has the internet affected dating? And what are the risks of trying to find romance online?

For this holiday edition of the Weekly Listen podcast, we dig into some surprising data about Christmas, and welcome a unexpected visitor in the studio.

Subscription commerce has captured retailers' attention with its built-in customer base and predictable sales patterns. It may seem like there is a box for everything—think special effects makeup or instant ramen—but not all categories have been embraced equally.

US retail ecommerce sales for the holiday season thus far (Nov. 1 through Nov. 26) generated $58.5 billion, a 19.9% increase from last year, according to research from Adobe.

Digital plays a bigger role in UK retailing than ever, but the physical store isn’t dead. Rather, consumers want a seamless experience that allows them to switch between channels, devices and locations at will.

Singles’ Day is the world’s biggest shopping event, and Black Friday is just around the corner. Holiday shopping is a major driver of retail and ecommerce around the world, but spending and which holidays drive the most activity vary by region.

According to an August 2018 Pitney Bowes survey of US digital shoppers, 56% of respondents said they encountered an issue while purchasing gifts online last holiday season, up from 36% the prior year.

Nearly half of US internet users surveyed by Periscope By McKinsey said they plan to shop for Black Friday deals online.

A positive US macroeconomic backdrop points to strong growth across every retail channel, but retailers should pay attention to seven key trends that will determine their ultimate success for the 2018 holiday season.

With consumer confidence hovering near record highs, consumers are set to bump up their holiday spending this year.

As we coast into October, the holiday season is just on the horizon. What changes in shopping behavior can retailers expect this year?

Consumers have a lot of worries about gift deliveries, but the biggest one of all is that the gift won't arrive on time.