Online holiday shopping could reach a record $275.1B, up 6.7% YoY, as consumer spending remains resilient despite stubborn inflation and elevated interest rates. Pre-season shoppers are already on the holiday hunt, well ahead of Black Friday, and are expected to spend $95.8B in October alone. Amazon's October Prime event has helped reshape the traditional holiday shopping calendar, and retailers are positioning to capture the pre-season rush.
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