At the end of each month, the AGS team looks back at articles and blog posts that we saw this month that stood out to us. Some are from news agencies, and many come from our partners, but not all use our data. Here is the round-up from November 2025.
ICSC
A new ICSC survey finds that 88% of U.S. adults plan to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, with total spending projected at about $127 billion—up from last year. Average per-person spending is expected to be $542, and millennials are projected to lead with $764 each.
Consumers Expected to Spend $127 Billion Over Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 | ICSC
Kalibrate
Kalibrate outlines how whitespace analysis (identifying untapped geographic or customer segments) helps operators quantify build-out potential, prioritize expansion zones and optimize real-estate investment. It emphasizes the importance of setting performance thresholds, accounting for cannibalization, and using data-driven forecasting to guide growth.
White space analysis: How to tap into hidden revenue streams | Kalibrate Global
WSJ
Employers signal that the job market for college graduates entering in 2026 is expected to be the weakest in five years, with minimal hiring growth projected. The report raises concerns for soon-to-graduate students and suggests a need for alternate strategies such as internships, targeted skills or flexible employment options.
Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years – WSJ
CNN
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck the final circulating one-cent coins on November 12, 2025, ending over 230 years of penny production. The move was driven by production costs exceeding face value and a broader shift away from cash transactions.
The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia | CNN Business
Farmer’s Almanac
After more than two centuries, the publication announced the 2026 edition will be its last, citing challenges in the changing media and print landscape. The Almanac thanked its readers and noted that while the print and online editions will cease, its legacy remains in homes and gardens where it has long been a fixture.