
Holiday spending forecast looks green
Retailers in the CSRA and elsewhere should have a successful and profitable holiday shopping season this year. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its annual report predicting retail sales during November and December. It anticipates a 4.2% growth over 2025, translating to $1.013 trillion in consumer spending. Last year’s sales rose $972 billion, or 3.1% over 2024. During a recent media briefing, attended by ABD, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said consumers have consistently demonstrated the importance of holidays and that spending on loved ones remain priorities. “We








