NRF Economist Says Holiday Shopping Could Beat Forecast Despite Inflation and COVID-19
Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says holiday spending appears to be on track to exceed NRF’s forecast.
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Retail sales
An Octoberfest for retail sales
October is becoming a blockbuster month for retail sales as shoppers pull their holiday purchases forward.
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Thanksgiving Weekend to See More Holiday Shoppers Than Last Year – And Consumers Already Have a Head Start
Nearly 2 million more people than last year are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year.
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October Retail Sales Grew as Consumers Got an Early Start on Holiday Shopping
Retail sales rose in October as many consumers began holiday shopping early to avoid any shortages, NRF said.
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September Retail Sales Grew as Delta Variant Favored Spending on Goods Over Services
Retail sales increased in September as worries about COVID-19 pushed consumer spending to goods rather than services.
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