Holiday retail sales rise 3.8%, Mastercard says, driven by restaurants and clothes
Holiday season retail sales rose 3.8% this year over last, Mastercard says, as more people dined out and bought clothes and jewelry. Why it matters: The report suggests a resilient consumer, key to the continued health of the U.
Holiday Retail Sales Rise Despite Ongoing Inflation
What's New Holiday retail sales rose this year despite Americans still feeling the effects of inflation, new data released Thursday found. Why It Matters Retailers were under pressure to get shoppers to buy their holiday gifts early and in bulk since there were five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas 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.
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.
Retail 2024 Holiday Sales Rose 3.8%, According to Mastercard Report
Despite inflation, American consumers showed a willingness to spend more than last year, but were very value-oriented and selective in their purchases.
US Retail Sales Rise in November, Boosting Holiday Shopping Outlook
Retail sales rose 0.7 percent, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday, surpassing October's 0.5 percent gain. Auto dealers drove much of the increase, with sales jumping 2.6 percent, likely fueled by demand in areas hit by Hurricane Helene and attractive discounts offered by car dealers.
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.
Holiday retail looks strong as shoppers chase discounts, clothes, gadgets
Shoppers snapped up sweaters, smartwatches and skin-care sets as they chased discounts to drive a stronger-than-expected holiday season for retail, according to Mastercard.
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,
Japan November retail sales rise 2.8% year-on-year
Japanese retail sales rose 2.8% in November from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday. That was above the median market forecast for a 1.7% rise. To view full tables, go to the website of the Ministry of Economy,
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