Retail
November 28, 2023
The National Retail Federation is quite bullish on U.S. consumer spend this holiday season, regardless of geopolitical events or overall economic trends. Image: National Retail Federation
By Mickey Alam Khan
While not entirely indicative of luxury spending, Thanksgiving holiday weekend numbers are a strong indicator of the mood of U.S. shoppers. And they seem to be happy spreading the love.
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