Businessscore 647·7 metrosupdated 2h ago

Holiday Spending Expected to Exceed $1 Trillion Despite Inflation Pressures

The National Retail Federation forecasts a 4.2% increase in holiday sales this season, reaching over $1 trillion. However, shoppers are expected to be more selective due to inflation and high energy costs affecting household budgets.

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