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US retail sales up 3.8% this holiday season according to Mastercard SpendingPulse

This Christmas season proved to be a merry one for US retailers, with retail sales increasing 3.8 percent year on year from November 1 to December 24, according to insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse. "The holiday shopping season revealed a consumer who is willing and able to spend but driven by a search for value as can be seen by...

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US Black Friday retail sales grow 3.4 percent this year

Black Friday is far from being over in the United States, as shoppers across the nation continue to indulge in the annual discount day. According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, retail sales (excluding automotive) grew 3.4 percent year on year on November 29, compared to Black Friday in 2023. As more retailers spread out...

Retail

Retail sales grew 4.9 percent over holiday season

Mastercard is reporting that Christmas sales increased 4.9 percent, setting a new record for dollars spent and marking the largest year-over-year increase since 2011, as consumer confidence continues to grow. The Mastercard SpendingPulse data covers holiday shopping from November 1 through to December 24 in the US, covering retail sales across...