Retail
September 17, 2020
The holiday shopping season could go in two directions. Image credit: Neiman Marcus
By Sarah Ramirez
Ecommerce sales will be the bright spot this holiday shopping season, as the overall health of retail sales in the United States will be dependent on consumer confidence, according to a new forecast.
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