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Consumption trade-offs: Research examines spending on discretionary general merchandise; plus, a look at snacking and candy purchasing.

Seventy percent of surveyed consumers plan to spend at least $51 on classroom needs this year, according to data from Breaktime Media.

Once dormant Zellers is continuing its comeback with plans to open more pop-up shops and permanent store experiences inside Hudson's Bay department stores.

The inaugural “Geoffrey Tour Across America" kicks off on July 20 in New York with a celebration at the Herald Square Macy's store.

After testing five locations since January, the department store chain will open 45 additional scaled-down shops by the end of 2023.

As elevated prices persist, overall U.S. retail spending on non-essential general merchandise and CPGs increased 2%, despite a decline in unit sales, according to market research firm Circana.

Other recent retail news includes Home Depot focusing on drawing more pro customers, and Amazon Prime bringing back its seller fulfillment program.

The annual survey finds that consumers plan to spend a record amount on Mother's Day gifts this year, despite inflation, with more opting to gift experiences and subscription boxes than in prior years.

“Tour Across America" will kick off with an interactive, weekend-long event at the Macy's flagship store in New York.

Tour will make stops at four key Neiman Marcus locations, offering customers hands-on product experiences with the luxury skincare brand and three mini-services focused on the face, neck and eyes.