Question 1

According to projections for the 2025 holiday season, what is the anticipated growth rate for total U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive and gasoline) by the Mastercard Economics Institute?

Accepted Answer

3.6% year-over-year

Question 2

In the 2025 holiday season, which consumer demographic is expected to significantly increase their spending, while another is projected to reduce it, creating a widening spending gap?

Accepted Answer

Baby Boomers to increase, Gen Z to decrease

Question 3

What is the projected year-over-year growth for U.S. e-commerce sales during the 2025 holiday season, according to Forrester?

Accepted Answer

6.7%

Question 4

Which factor is identified as a primary driver for the projected increase in U.S. holiday retail sales in 2025, rather than an increase in actual sales volume?

Accepted Answer

Higher prices due to inflation and tariffs

Question 5

What is the National Retail Federation's (NRF) projection for seasonal hiring in the U.S. for the 2025 holiday season, and how does it compare to 2024?

Accepted Answer

Between 265,000 and 365,000, a decrease from 2024

Question 6

According to Deloitte's 2025 Holiday Travel Survey, what is the projected change in average planned travel budgets for Americans compared to 2024?

Accepted Answer

An 18% decrease

Question 7

Which consumer behavior trend is highlighted as a significant factor influencing holiday shopping in 2025, with a notable portion of Gen Z shoppers preferring these items?

Accepted Answer

Focus on buying secondhand or upcycled products

Question 8

What percentage of U.S. workdays are expected to be performed from home in 2025, according to WFH Research?

Accepted Answer

Around 29%

Question 9

How is the U.S. holiday retail sales forecast for 2025 characterized by S&P Global Ratings, considering consumer confidence and inflation?

Accepted Answer

Modest price-driven growth, with real spending remaining relatively flat

Question 10

Which category of consumer spending experienced a notable year-over-year jump in online sales during the 2025 holiday season, according to Adobe Analytics?

Accepted Answer

Groceries

North American Holiday Spending Surge: Inflation, E-commerce & Generational Shifts in 2025

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