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The Coresight Research US Holiday Retail 2025 Databank tracks key retail metrics for the holiday season.
Base: US respondents aged 18+ (about 400 in each wave) Source: Coresight Research
Base: US respondents aged 18+ who made a holiday purchase in the past seven days Source: Coresight Research
Base: US respondents aged 18+ who expect to spend more on the holidays than last year Source: Coresight Research
N/A: Data not available USPS numbers for 2018 and 2020 are only for specific regions, not nationwide. In 2016, USPS advertised for 35,000-40,000 roles; we have used the mid-point as an estimate. Macy’s numbers for 2020 are only for specific regions, not nationwide. Kohl’s numbers for 2022 are only for specific regions, not nationwide. Aldi’s 2021 and 2024 hiring numbers reflect a combination of holiday staffing needs and new store expansion ahead of the respective holiday seasons. Joann went bankrupt and closed all stores in 2025 2025 JCPenney hiring numbers refer to the entire portfolio of Catalyst Brands, which was formed in 2025 by the merger of SPARC Group and JCPenney. The portfolio includes Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, JCPenney, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. N/A: The company has not released any data on hiring. It is likely they will not hire extra personnel and will instead use existing staff for the holiday season. Unspecified: The company confirm a seasonal hiring but no company-wide numbers have been disclosed. TBA (To Be Announced): The specific numbers or details are yet to be announced by the company. Source: Company reports/Coresight Research
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The Coresight Research US Holiday Retail 2025 Databank tracks key retail metrics for the holiday season:
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