What will the election mean to holiday sales?
Last week, retailers including Target and Best Buy reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter sales, adding to optimistic forecasts for the holiday season. The National Retail Federation predicts a 3.6 percent gain this year over last. The possible fly in the ointment? Uncertainty about consumer behavior in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election. To get a sense of what’s happening on the ground, we visited pop-up holiday market in New York City.
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