American's May Spend More On Xmas Shopping This Year
by SavvyRoo on Nov 26, 2014 | Views: 90 | Score: 0
American's Xmas spending estimates in November of each year | |
---|---|
'99 | 857 |
'00 | 817 |
'01 | 794 |
'02 | 690 |
'03 | 734 |
'04 | 730 |
'05 | 763 |
'06 | 826 |
'07 | 866 |
'08 | 616 |
'09 | 638 |
'10 | 714 |
'11 | 764 |
'12 | 770 |
'13 | 704 |
'14 | 720 |
Sources:
gallup.com
The estimate suggests a 3% increase in sales this holiday season, a good sign for retailers. The drop in 2008 is consistent with the recession we all remember so well.