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Consumers Plan To Shop -- And Celebrate Holidays -- Despite Economic Gloom

Even with tariffs, inflation fatigue, and nonstop economic anxiety, Americans are still determined to make this a merry holiday season. ICSC, formerly the International Council of Shopping Centers, forecasts retail sales will climb 3.5% to 4% from October through December, pushing total spending past $1.7 trillion.

According to ICSC’s 2025 …

1 comment about "Consumers Plan To Shop -- And Celebrate Holidays -- Despite Economic Gloom".
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  1. Gary Lumsden from Area Marketing Associates, LLC, October 11, 2025 at 10:19 a.m.

    'Economic Gloom'?

    Please try to quantify that for us instead of expressing your personal opinion.

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Sarah Mahoney is a staff writer for MediaPost. She covers retail, fashion, beauty and apparel, as well as D2C brands and women’s political issues. You can reach Sarah at sarah@mediapost.com.

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