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Seasonal Shopping, 3Q26—Expectations for the Fourth of July and Labor Day: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Will US consumers celebrate or spend on key events in the third quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for the Fourth of July and Labor Day, as well as looking back at how consumers celebrated Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the second quarter. We also analyze consumers’ expectations for holiday season 2026.

Six Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?

Singles’ Day 2026 reflects continued shifts in China’s retail environment, as longer promotional periods, more segmented spending patterns, simpler discount structures and faster fulfillment increasingly shape how consumers engage with the country’s largest shopping event. Retailers may need to adapt to these multistage consumption behaviors, strengthen convenience and align with changing demand patterns to capture value across the broader Singles’ Day retail cycle.