The data displays the year-over-year growth of holiday retail sales in the U.S. from 2000 to 2017. In 2008, the recession affected American holiday spending, so retail sales during the Christmas season in the U.S. declined 4.6%. Luckily, sales recovered again by 2010: that year, Christmas holiday retail sales grew by 5.2% compared to the previous year.
Holiday Season in the U.S.
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s truly the best time of the year for both consumers and retailers of all shapes and sizes.
