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Mastercard SpendingPulse: US Holiday Retail Sales Rose 3.8% in 2024
Preliminary Mastercard SpendingPulse figures show 2024 US holiday retail growth across payment methods, led by online sales.
News mentioning Michelle Meyer, with the latest coverage from Gift Card News.
Preliminary Mastercard SpendingPulse figures show 2024 US holiday retail growth across payment methods, led by online sales.
Mastercard’s November 2024 outlook examines Canadian holiday spending, electronics demand and the balance between stores and online retail.
Online purchases and restaurant spending grew as consumers adjusted gift budgets to inflation.
The company anticipated 7.1% U.S. retail growth as promotions and in-store shopping shaped the season.