The NRF reiterated its holiday sales forecast on Tuesday, for sales growth between 2.5% to 3.5% year over year. “We continue to look for solid holiday sales growth this year, wi

Online brands saw big growth on Black Friday, but it came at the expense of in-store shopping. The extended promotional period also hurt Black Friday.

Despite retailers offering holiday discounts earlier than usual this year, US consumers did more shopping on Black Friday than the days leading up to it.