Retail
September 20, 2019
Nordstrom’s 2018 holiday campaign. Image courtesy of Nordstrom
By Sarah Ramirez
Economic uncertainty will persist into the holiday shopping season, making consumers more cautious and thoughtful about their gift purchases.
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