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Had the pleasure of joining the conversation with other industry leaders with NJBIZ on the upcoming holiday shopping season. Thank you Kimberly Redmond at NJBIZ for including me. Some key takeaways from the article: • Early Shopping: 76% of U.S. consumers plan to start their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving, with 40% already underway. • Economic Impact on Spending: While inflation is easing, 59% of consumers expect budget constraints this season, and 57% describe their finances as “strained.” Still, spending is projected to increase by 7%, averaging $1,638 per shopper. • BOPIS & Curbside Growth: Buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup are booming, especially among millennials and Gen Z, driving increased store traffic and add-on sales. • In-Store Shopping Resurgence: 71% of shoppers will use two or more channels to complete their holiday shopping, with increased foot traffic expected in both enclosed malls and open-air shopping centers. • Retailer Optimism: Retailers remain confident, buoyed by moderated inflation and low unemployment rates, anticipating positive sales trends and high foot traffic in the months ahead. Stay tuned for the Levin Management Corporation’s Retail Sentiment Survey—we’ll be sharing predictions from our retail managers just before Thanksgiving. https://lnkd.in/d9m9AzDk