Windows far and wide captivated shoppers during the 2024 holiday season with inspiration from icons, classic VM techniques and showstopping theatrics
Shoppers expected to shell out $27.5 billion, NRF predicts
Shorter time between Thanksgiving and Christmas ups sales forecast for day
But while total number of shoppers dropped, in-store visits grew, NRF finds
Empire State Building offers screenings of “Elf,” Ghirardelli candy cane arch
Nearly three-quarters of consumers ready to pay more to shop at such firms: survey
2023 shopping total in line with pre-pandemic increases: NRF
Figures easily beat the NRF forecast despite inflation, supply chain disruptions and the ongoing pandemic.
Estimates places total sales at about $10.8 billion
Supply chain snarls and climate change compounded by higher demand
The big box retailer has navigated supply chain and labor issues
Deadline is November 30
Labor shortages and supply chain issues expected to impact ability to deliver
