2018 holiday sales grew 2.9 percent amid turmoil over trade policy and delay in data collection
Holiday retail sales in 2018 grew 2.9 percent to $707.5 billion.
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Retailers expect an average 11 percent of purchases made during the 2018 holiday season to be returned.
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November retail sales increase 5 percent over 2017, putting holiday spending on track to meet NRF forecast
November retail sales were up 0.7 percent from October and 5 percent year over year, on track with NRF's forecast.
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NRF forecasts holiday sales will increase between 4.3 and 4.8 percent
NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Will Increase Between 4.3 and 4.8 Percent
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Holiday retail sales increased 5.5 percent in 2017, exceeding NRF forecast and showing strongest gain since Great Recession
Holiday sales during November and December increased 5.5 percent over the same period in 2016 to $691.9 billion.
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