Experts Weigh In On U.s. Retail Sales For The Holidays

Associated Press, Fast Company
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:28am

The presidential election that could create a big distraction from shopping in November. The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.

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Experts Weigh In On U.s. Retail Sales For The Holidays

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