Holiday retail survey predicts jolly shopping season

Whether you are a mom and pop shop or a big box retailer, the 2019 Deloitte holiday retail survey will offer you insights on how to capitalize on consumer trends during the holiday season.

According to the annual study, the outlook for holiday spending in 2019 is predicted to be strong. Here are some takeaways:

• Shoppers prefer speedy shipping that costs nothing.

•  It is predicted that holiday spending will peak in early December, later than in previous years.

•  Dining, travel and entertainment spending during the holiday season is excepted to rise.

Start planning ahead to benefit from these holiday trends.

– Meredith Rodriguez, Stevens Strategic Communications