All things looking jolly and bright for 2024 holiday season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is projecting a sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, estimating total holiday sales between $979.5 billion and $989 billion.
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NRF expects steady sales growth for the 2024 Holiday season
"The economy remains fundamentally healthy and continues to maintain its momentum heading into the final months of the year," said NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay.