Holiday Retail Sales Rise Despite Ongoing Inflation
Retail sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve rose 3.8 percent, according to new data released Thursday.
US holiday retail sales stronger than last year with online boost, Mastercard says
Mastercard said consumers were "value-minded" and shopped at both brick-and-mortar stores and online platforms in search of attractive deals.
Last-Minute Bargain Hunters Raised Holiday Retail Sales Over 2023
Mastercard found online retail spending during the holiday grew by 6.7 percent over last year. Price-conscious holiday shoppers opened their wallets for last-minute online discounts on clothing and stocking stuffers,
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Holiday Sales Reveal a Split in Consumer Spending
Gains were ​driven by households earning $100,000​ or more, while retailers and brands ​experienced a pullback by lower-income shoppers.
Report says retail sales are up after holidays
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on shoppers being more willing to open their wallets this holiday season, as sales for small businesses in Tampa and around the nation were up this year.
US holiday retail sales stronger than last year, Mastercard says
Walmart, Target, Amazon.com and other retailers ramped up promotions and value messaging to entice customers during a shorter holiday season.
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