- The National Retail Federation forecasts holiday sales will increase 3.7% to $630.5N this season.
- Online sales are projected to rise 6% to 8% to account for a higher mix of total sales again.
- The NRF warns a potential disruptions from a government shutdown in mid-December could factor in to the holiday sales tally.
- Holiday sales rose 4.1% last year.
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