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Jason Solarek @ Bridge 9 days ago • Oct. 27, 2024 • 3:44 PM
Retail Holiday Forecast
Jason Solarek picture
Jason Solarek @ Bridge 9 days ago • Oct. 27, 2024 • 3:44 PM

Retail Holiday Forecast

Key points: 
- 5 fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Thanksgiving falls later than usual.)
- Retailers are starting sales before Thanksgiving. 
- Holiday sales expected to rise 2.5% - 3.5% over last season. 
- Shopper sentiment is good. 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-grasp-for-holiday-magic-amid-raucous-u-s-elections-and-shorter-season-76feb57d?st=LPUeTG&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink)