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Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, the National Retail Federation predicted last week.

Sales in the U.S. during November and December are forecast to grow between 8.5% and 10.5% over 2020 levels, ringing up a total of between $843.4 billion and $859 billion.

The numbers, which exclude purchases at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, compare with a previous growth rate of 8.2% in 2020 to $777.3 billion, and an average increase of 4.4% over the past five years.

What kind of a holiday shopping season will Maine retailers have this year?
Strong, with holiday sales higher than those in most years (42%, 72 VOTES)
Average, with holiday sales about equal to those in most years (48%, 82 VOTES)
Weak, with holiday sales less than those in most years (10%, 17 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: OTELCO

Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, the National Retail Federation predicted last week.

Sales in the U.S. during November and December are forecast to grow between 8.5% and 10.5% over 2020 levels, ringing up a total of between $843.4 billion and $859 billion.

The numbers, which exclude purchases at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, compare with a previous growth rate of 8.2% in 2020 to $777.3 billion, and an average increase of 4.4% over the past five years.

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  • Craig Wetmore
    November 3, 2021

    The sales will be strong, but the supply of product will be lacking. Order early and happy holidays!